Question

Which of the properties of water allow it to sustain the ocean life in low temperatures

Answer 1

Answer:

☞ High-specific heat.

☞High heat of vaporization.

this properties of water allow it to sustain the ocean life in low temperatures.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The main properties of water that allow it to sustain the ocean life in low temperatures are the polarity of the water molecules and its polar covalent bonding.
• This bonding leads to low density of water as the water freezes.
• This low density of water and anomalous expansion of water creates a layer of ice to float on water in lakes, ponds, and oceans and keeps the water beneath it in liquid form under low temperature.
• This surface ice layer acts as an insulating barrier for the aquatic organisms to survive the low temperatures and also prevent them from freezing.
• The presence of oxygen molecules in the water beneath the ice makes the aquatic life to breathe and survive even if the temperatures are low.