The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason? [IAS Prelim]

Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost.

Ice is a bad conductor of heat.

The density of water is maximum at \[4{}^\circ C\].

None of the statements [a], [b] and [c] given is correct.

The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its

1.	The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason? [IAS Prelim]
A.	Ice is a bad conductor of heat.
B.	Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost.
C.	The density of water is maximum at \[4{}^\circ C\].
D.	None of the statements [a], [b] and [c] given is correct.
Answer» B. Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost.