Why Does a Lake Freeze from the Top Down

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why does a lake freeze from the top down?

• A)As cold water cools towards freezing it gets less dense.
• B)The cold air is at the top of the lake.
• C)Cold water sinks, warm water rises.
• D)Warm water sinks, cold water rises.
• E)none of the above

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