Question

Based on the statements given here choose the correct answer.
(1) In polar regions aquatic life is safe in water under frozen ice.
(2) Water has a high latent heat of fusion and the upper portion of ice does not allow the heat of the water to escape to the surroundings.

• A. (1) and (2) are true and (2) explains (1).
• B. (1) and (2) are true but (2) does not explain (1).
• C. Only (1) is true.
• D. Only (2) is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(1) and (2) are true and (2) explains (1).

In polar regions aquatic life is safe in water under frozen ice.

Water has a high latent heat of fusion and the upper portion of ice does not allow the heat of the water to escape to the surroundings.

Both the statements are correct and second is the explanation of first.