Which of the following effects can occur because of the high surface tension of water?
A) Lakes cannot freeze solid in winter, despite low temperatures.
B) A raft spider can walk across the surface of a small pond.
C) Organisms can resist temperature changes, although they give off heat due to chemical reactions.
D) Sweat can evaporate from the skin, helping to keep people from overheating.

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The high surface tension of water allows small insects like raft spiders to walk on water without sinking, as the surface tension creates a sort of 'skin' on the water's surface.

Which of the Following Effects Can Occur Because of the High