Question

what properties of water slow down the complete freezing of the water in the lake
I CSE CLASS 9

Answer 1

Water has maximum density at 4°C. If water is cooled below 4°C or heated above 4°C the volume increases and hence density decreases. So the frozen water floats on the top. Below this the water stays at 4°C in which aquatic animals andvplantsbcan easily survive.
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