Which of These Is a Benefit of Water's Unique Freezing

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a benefit of water's unique freezing properties?

• A)Water insulates lakes which freeze on the surface in the winter.
• B)Icebergs sink to the bottom of the ocean cooling volcanic eruptions.
• C)Water is so small that it contributes little to erosion.
• D)Freezing of cells allows for extended preservation of the cells.
• E)Flash freezing results in the destruction of a food sample.

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Definitions:

Arctic Circle

The most northerly of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth, defining the boundary of the Arctic region.

Conifers

Trees and shrubs that bear cones and typically have needle-shaped or scale-like leaves, such as pines and cedars.

Boreal Forest

Extensive high-latitude forest of the Northern Hemisphere; conifers are the predominant vegetation.

Temperatures

A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value.