A boat is floating in a small pond. The boat then sinks so that it is completely submerged. What happens to the level of the pond?

A. It increases.
B. It decreases.
C. It stays the same.
D. In some cases it would decrease, in others it would stay the same.
E. In some cases it would increase, in others it would stay the same.


Answer: B

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