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A large iceberg melts at the base but no...

A large iceberg melts at the base but not at the top because

A

the base of the iceberg remains in warmer surroundings

B

ice at base contains impurities

C

due to high pressure ice at the base lowers its melting point

D

ice at the top is different kind

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