Which of the following best describes a cubic centimeter?
A. a square with a side length of 1 centimeter and an area of 1 square centimeter
B. a square with a side length of 1 centimeter and an area of 2 square centimeter
C. a cube with a side length of 1 centimeter and a volume of 1 cubic centimeter
D. a cube with a side length of 1 centimeter and a volume of 3 cubic centimeters