During the winter months, water on the surface of a pond will typically freeze and this ice acts as an insulator for the water beneath it. as a result, aquatic life is able to survive during the cold winter. the reason that this water expands upon freezing is due to

When water freezes, the hydrogen bonding that creates its hexagonal shape causes the water molecules to expand out and take up more volume. As a result, its less dense than liquid water and it floats.

the answer is otpion c) understanding

he wants to be heard one more time. he wants to be understood. he needs the truth one more time.

the correct answer is 2 and 4