Which of the following properties of water allows an insect to "walk on water"?

A) Capillary action

B) Cohesion

C) Adhesion

D) Density

B) Cohesion

Explanation:

The water molecules are more attracted to themselves than with air molecules. Droplets will cling to the body of water due to cohesion.

E = Surface Tension

Explanation:

Insects are able to walk on water mainly due to surface tension. The insects legs have a very large surface area on their legs which enables them to walk on water. Another factor is their extremely light weight which enables them to exert a force on the surface of the water without breaking its film (surface area).