Question

Which does not account for the fact that fish can survive the winter in ponds in temperate climate zones? 1. the density of ice versus that of water 2. the unique properties of water 3. the intermolecular bonding of water 4. the tendency for water to freeze from the bottom up

Answer 1

D. The tendency for water to freeze from the bottom up.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

3. the intermolecular bonding of water

Step-by-step explanation:

Anomalous behavior of water is an advantage in aquatic habitat during winter. Because of some unique properties of water, it behaves irregularly. Thus, a pond or river does not freeze completely during winter.

Water has its highest density when temperature is 4
`^(0)C` , and lowest volume at 4
`^(0)C`. Thus, the denser layers of water sink accordingly until the upper layer is the least dense during winter. This layer then freeze leaving the layers below it unfrozen.