Why does ice stay at the top of oceans instead of sinking to the bottom?

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Biology

Eliana Ortiz

4 January, 03:28

Why does ice stay at the top of oceans instead of sinking to the bottom?

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Emilio Holloway · Answer 1

Ice is less dense than liquid water because it has less mass per unit of volume. Temperature wouldn't have an effect.

Tyrese · Answer 2

Ice is less dense than liquid water because it has less mass per unit of volume. Temperature wouldn't have an effect. Therefore, D (ice is less dense than liquid water) is your answer.