What's the density of ice compare to that of liquid water and why is the property important to aquatic organisms?

1) the density of ice is higher than that of liquid water, which means that ice forms from the bottom of lakes upward, protecting aquatic life in winter

2) the density of ice is lower than that of liquid water, which means ice forms from the top of lakes downward, protecting aquatic life in winter

3) the density of ice is higher than that of liquid water, which means that ice forms from the top lakes downwards, protecting aquatic life in winter

4) the density of ice is Lower than that of liquid water, with means that ice forms from the bottom of lakes upward, protecting aquatic life in winter

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Kendall Humphrey

9 September, 07:30

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Valery Matthews · Answer 1

Number two is correct because if it is less dense it will float on top of the more dense substance

Marcelo Odonnell · Answer 2

Marcelo Odonnell 9 September, 09:31

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The answer should be option 2