Which stone floats on water?
Correct answer: C. Pumice stone
- A. Basalt stone
- B. Lime stone
- C. Pumice stone
- D. Quartzite stone
Explanation
Pumice contains many trapped air spaces, making its average density lower than that of water, so it can float. The other listed rocks are generally denser than water.
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