Question

question 17 (1 point) if ice sank instead of floated, what would most likely happen to lakes in winter? o a plants would no longer be able to pull water upward o b lakes would stay liquid all winter o c lakes would freeze solid, killing aquatic life o d cohesion would stop, and water would not stick together

Explanation:

Ice is less dense than liquid water, which is why it floats. If ice sank, as it freezes it would move to the bottom of the lake. Over time, the entire lake would freeze solid from the bottom - up, which would be extremely harmful to aquatic life that cannot survive in a completely frozen environment.

Answer:

c. Lakes would freeze solid, killing aquatic life