Question

eberg is shown in the illustration below.
why does the iceberg float instead of sinking to the bottom of the ocean?
the water is more dense than the ice.
the ice weighs less than the water.
the ice has a greater salt - concentration than the water.
the water has currents that force the ice upward.

Explanation:

The principle of buoyancy states that an object will float if it is less dense than the fluid it is in. Ice is less dense than water, so the iceberg floats. The weight - comparison in the second option is not accurate as it depends on volumes. Ice has lower salt - concentration than seawater and water currents are not the main reason for floating.

Answer:

The water is more dense than the ice.