Aquatic organisms in lakes and ponds are often able to survive the winter underneath a layer of ice, because the water underneath the ice remains liquid. which property of water is primarily responsible for creating these favorable conditions for aquatic life? a. water is an excellent solvent. b. water has cohesive properties. c. water expands when it freezes. d. water has a high heat capacity. need right answer ! i'll give a brain; y if you're right