Question

practice iii select the statement that predicts what might happen to aquatic life if solid water did not float on top of liquid water. oceans, lakes, and rivers, would freeze from the bottom up, protecting aquatic life. oceans, lakes, and rivers would not be affected, aquatic life would remain stable. oceans, lakes, and rivers would freeze from the bottom up trapping and killing aquatic life.

Explanation:

Normally, ice floats on water which insulates the water below and protects aquatic life. If ice sank, bodies of water would freeze from the bottom up, trapping and killing aquatic life.

Answer:

Oceans, lakes, and rivers would freeze from the bottom up trapping and killing aquatic life.