The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?
The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?
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The density of water is highest at 4°C, which allows ice to form on top while the water below remains liquid. The ice layer insulates the water underneath.