A wood block is placed on top of the ice in a large bowl half full of ice. The bowl is then filled to the brim with water, with the wood block riding on top of the ice. As the ice melts,
A. the density of the water decreases.
B. the water level falls below the rim.
C. the water level rises and water spills out of the bowl.
D. the water level does not change.
E. the wood block descends, causing water to spill out of the bowl.
Answer: D
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