Identify the characteristics of pumice from the following.

Non-porous

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Porous

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Low density

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Can float on water

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Solution

The correct options are
B Porous
C Low density
D Can float on water
Pumice is an example of an igneous rock. It is a porous rock that is formed out of volcanic froth. The density of pumice is quite low and it can float on water.

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