Old pine stumps are dug up, split into pieces and sold as "fatwood." Fatwood is used as a fire starter. Why is this done?
A. Pine bark does not absorb water and is flammable.
B. The high concentration of volatile organic compounds makes the wood flammable.
C. The wood in the stumps is porous and dry, thus it burns easily.
Answer: B
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