Question

Ice floats because _____. A.it is a solid B.it is less dense than liquid water
C.its molecules form crystals D.it absorbs energy as it freezes

Answer 1

B. It's less dense. Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water.

Answer 2

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Ice is the solid form of water, and its density is less than the density of water. This is the reason why ice floats on water.

Density of water is more and ice is less so ice floats on water. This property of  ice helps the plants and animals living in the colder regions.

This is the reason why the water beneath ice has optimum temperature and plants and animals live inside it without being freezed.