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What’s the density of ice compare to that of liquid water and why is the property important to aquatic organisms ?

1) the density of ice is higher than that of liquid water , which means that ice forms from the bottom of lakes upward , protecting aquatic life in winter

2) the density of ice is lower than that of liquid water , which means ice forms from the top of lakes downward, protecting aquatic life in winter

3) the density of ice is higher than that of liquid water , which means that ice forms from the top lakes downwards , protecting aquatic life in winter

4) the density of ice is Lower than that of liquid water , with means that ice forms from the bottom of lakes upward , protecting aquatic life in winter

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The answer should be option 2
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number two is correct because if it is less dense it will float on top of the more dense substance
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