Which of the following is due to the high specific heat of water?

a) Oil does not mix with water.

b) A lake heats up more slowly than the surrounding environment.

c) The high surface tension of water.

d) Sugar dissolves in hot tea faster than in iced tea.

• A. Oil does not mix with water.
• B. A lake heats up more slowly than the surrounding environment.
• C. The high surface tension of water.
• D. Sugar dissolves in hot tea faster than in iced tea.