Why is the water at the bottom of a waterfall warmer than the water at the top?

  • A
    Due to friction with air.
  • B
    Due to the conversion of gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy and then into heat energy.
  • C
    Due to the absorption of solar radiation.
  • D
    Due to the pressure of the water column.

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