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A large ice berg melts at the base and n...

A large ice berg melts at the base and not at the top because

A

The base of the iceberg is slightly warm

B

Ice at the base contains impurities

C

Lowering of melting point of ice at the bottom due to high pressure

D

Elevation of melting point of ice at the bottom due to high pressure

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