Which Statement BEST Describes Why Steam Burns Are More Severe

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes why steam burns are more severe than boiling water burns?

A) Steam remains hot in the air; water cools quickly as it pours.
B) Steam transfers more heat energy to the skin than boiling water due to the change of state from gas to liquid.
C) Steam is hotter than boiling water.
D) Steam covers the skin more thoroughly than boiling water.
E) Boiling water evaporates quickly.