Water Is Unusual Because It Is Less Dense as a Solid

question 25

Multiple Choice

Water is unusual because it is less dense as a solid than a liquid.This is important for marine organisms because:

• A)A layer of ice insulates organisms beneath it.
• B)If ice was more dense,the oceans would freeze from the bottom and remain frozen leaving no available space.
• C)Cold water holds less oxygen than warm water.
• D)All answers are correct.
• E)A layer of ice insulates organisms beneath it and If ice was more dense,the oceans would freeze from the bottom and remain frozen leaving no available space only.

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