Question

Identify the change in state of water during the melting of polar ice caps.

• A. Gas $\to$ liquid
• B. Solid $\to$ liquid
• C. Liquid $\to$ solid
• D. Gas $\to$ solid

Answer 1

The correct option is B Solid $\to$ liquid

Melting is the process in which any solid changes to liquid, when heat is applied. Polar ice caps are huge solid masses of ice, which on melting gives liquid water.