Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Water

Water — practice question

How are fish that live in ponds able to survive winter temperatures below $0^{\circ}\text{C}$?

  • AFish body tissues produce an enzyme which prevents blood from freezing.
  • BThe ice on the pond surface insulates the water in the pond.
  • CThe plants in the pond help to keep the water temperature above $0^{\circ}\text{C}$.
  • DThe rocks in the pond warm up during the day and heat the water.

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