Question

Which of the following is the consequence of the thermal expansion of water?

• A. Bursting of plant’s capillaries during winter.
• B. Evaporation of water.
• C. Preserving the aquatic life during the very cold weather.
• D. All the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bursting of plant’s capillaries during winter.

In winter, when the temperature starts falling and reaches $0{}^{\circ }C,$ density of water suddenly drops at $0{}^{\circ }C$. Volume of water increases. As a result of which, plants may die as their capillaries burst when water expands at $0{}^{\circ }C$.