Which Statement BEST Describes an Effect of the Low Density

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes an effect of the low density of frozen water in a lake?

• A)When water freezes, it contracts, decreasing the water level in the lake.
• B)Water in a lake freezes from the bottom up, killing most aquatic organisms.
• C)When water in a lake freezes, it floats, providing insulation for organisms below the ice.
• D)Water removes thermal energy from the land around a lake, causing the lake to freeze.

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