Question

Suppose that the temperature in the ecosystem below dips below freezing.

What would happen to the fish swimming in the lake?
O The fish would die because the lake would freeze solid
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O Ice would only form on the bottom of the lake, so the fish would be okay
Ice would form on the surface of the lake and insulate the fish
O The fish would move more rapidly to increase their body temperature.

Answer 1

Answer: Ice would form on the surface of the lake and insulate the fish.

Explanation: The ice on the surface of the lake acts as an insulating layer, preventing further heat loss from the water below. This allows the fish and other aquatic organisms to survive in the relatively warmer water beneath the ice.