Question

Which statement best describes the effect of the low density of frozen water in a lake

Answer 1

When water in a lake freezes, it floats, providing insulation for organisms below.

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Answer 2

Explanation

Water in a lake freezes from the bottom up, killing most aquatic organisms. When water in a lake freezes, it floats, providing insulation for organisms below. ... If water were most dense as a solid, lakes would freeze from the bottom up, eventually freezing solid.