Question

36. Ice tends to be less dense than liquid water. How does this characteristic of water help

sustain life on earth?
A. Floating ice does not cause erosion and preserves coastal habitats.
B. Floating ice speeds the freezing process of water and protects the cryosphere.
c. Floating ice prevents the water underneath from freezing, allowing organisms to survive.
D. Floating ice keeps water colder than the atmosphere and keeps the water from evaporating,

Answer 1

C because if the whole water is frozen then no organisms will live but if there is ice on the top the water will be protected from the cold