MCQ
Ice formed over lakes has
  • A
    Very high thermal conductivity and helps in further ice formation
  • Very low conductivity and retards further formation of ice
  • C
    It permits quick convection and retards further formation of ice
  • D
    It is very good radiator

Answer

Correct option: B.
Very low conductivity and retards further formation of ice
b
(b) Ice is non-conducting.

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