An Iceberg Is Floating in the Ocean with 10% of Its

question 46

Multiple Choice

An iceberg is floating in the ocean with 10% of its volume extending above the ocean's surface. What can you say about the iceberg?

• A) Its weight is less than the water it displaces.
• B) It displaces only 90% of its weight in water.
• C) As it melts, a smaller fraction of its volume will extend above the surface.
• D) Its density is close to but smaller than the density of water.