Which of these is a benefit of water's unique freezing properties?
A) Water freezes on the surface of lakes, allowing marine life underneath to survive during winter.
B) Water freezes at the bottom of the ocean, cooling volcanic eruptions.
C) Water freezes in the cracks within rocks, preventing erosion of mountains.
D) Water freezes in the cells of living bodies, protecting them from external virus es.
E) Water freezes in living bodies, minimizing their dependence on external sources of water.

Question

Which of these is a benefit of water's unique freezing properties?
A) Water freezes on the surface of lakes, allowing marine life underneath to  survive during winter.
B) Water freezes at the bottom of the ocean, cooling volcanic eruptions.
C) Water freezes in the cracks within rocks, preventing erosion of mountains.
D) Water freezes in the cells of living bodies, protecting them from external virus es.
E) Water freezes in living bodies, minimizing their dependence on external sources of water.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water's unique freezing properties allow it to form a layer of ice on the surface of lakes, which acts as an insulator and keeps the water underneath from freezing solid. This allows marine life to survive the winter.

Which of These Is a Benefit of Water's Unique Freezing