Wet wood becomes extremely difficult to ignite because ________.

A. water in wet wood has a high specific heat and its temperature must be raised considerably
B. the water in wet wood has a high specific heat
C. the water displaces oxygen (necessary for ignition) in pores in the wood
D. the water in wet wood has a high specific heat, its temperature must be raised considerably, and the water displaces oxygen (necessary for ignition) in pores in the wood
E. its temperature must be raised considerably


Answer: A

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