Give reasons:
(i) Lakes freeze from top towards bottom.
(ii) Ice floats on water.
Give reasons:
(i) Lakes freeze from top towards bottom.
(ii) Ice floats on water.
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1 Answer
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(i) During winter, the temperature of lake water keeps on decreasing. Since cold water is heavier, it moves towards the bottom.
(ii) Density of ice is less than that of water that is why it floats on the surface of water.
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