Question

question 10 of 10
which of the following correctly describes the property of water that helps protect aquatic organisms when winter temperatures plunge well below freezing for several months?
a. waters density remains constant as it changes from a liquid to a solid.
b. waters density increases as it changes from a liquid to a solid.
c. waters density decreases as it changes from a liquid to a solid.
d. waters density increases and then decreases as it changes from a liquid to a solid.

Explanation:

When water freezes, it expands and becomes less dense. Ice floats on liquid water, creating an insulating layer that protects aquatic organisms from the cold winter temperatures.

Answer:

C. Water's density decreases as it changes from a liquid to a solid.