Which of the following is not a property of water? a. hydrogen bonds allow water to move upward in a narrow column. b. water is an excellent solvent because of its polar molecules. c. like most compounds, solid water is denser than liquid water. d. water has a great capacity to hold and moderate heat energy. check answer

Like most compounds, solid water is denser than liquid water.

i'm thinking (a) to keep sand in place; ////////////

explanation: a sand fence or sandbreak, like a snow fence, is used to force windblown, drifting sand to accumulate in a desired place. sand fences are employed to control erosion, sand dune stabilization, keep sand off roadways, and to recruit new material in desert areas.