Of the following examples, which best demonstrates the property of water cohesion?
A) Water can move up a 100-foot pine tree, from the roots to the leaves.
B) A rock skipping across the surface of a lake.
C) Water requires a great deal of heat to reach the point of vaporizing.
D) A can of soda bursts when it is placed in the freezer.
E) A large body of fresh water takes a long time to warm up after the winter season.

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Cohesion refers to the tendency of water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding. This property allows water to move up through the vessels of plants, such as a 100-foot pine tree, from the roots to the leaves, against gravity in a process known as capillary action.

Of the Following Examples, Which Best Demonstrates the Property of Water