Stored potatoes, beets, and rutabagas in a well-insulated but unheated room can be protected from freezing by having in the room
A) large tubs of water.
B) large blocks of salt.
C) large rocks.
D) large blocks of foam plastic.
E) large cubes of sugar.

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Large tubs of water can protect stored vegetables from freezing by absorbing heat during the day and releasing it at night, helping to moderate the temperature in the room. This process is known as thermal mass, where water acts as a heat reservoir.

Stored Potatoes, Beets, and Rutabagas in a Well-Insulated but Unheated