Select the correct word from the following list and fill in the blanks float, water, crop, nutrients, preparation
Damaged seeds would _________ on top of water.

Explanation

To fill in the blank in the sentence "Damaged seeds would _________ on top of water," we need to analyze the options provided: float, water, crop, nutrients, and preparation.

1. **Understanding the Context**: The sentence is discussing the behavior of damaged seeds when placed in water. We need a word that describes what happens to these seeds.

2. **Evaluating Each Option**:
- **Float**: This means to rest on the surface of a liquid. Damaged seeds are often hollow and lighter, which would cause them to float.
- **Water**: This is the liquid itself and does not fit the action described in the sentence.
- **Crop**: This refers to plants grown from seeds, which does not apply here.
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