Question

The density of the sponge and the cork were ________ than the density of the water, evidenced by the fact that they floated on top of the water. The density of the marble and the rocks were ________ than the density of the water, evidenced by the fact that they sank.

Answer 1

The density of the sponge and the cork were **less** than the density of the water, evidenced by the fact that they floated on top of the water. The density of the marble and the rocks were **greater** than the density of the water, evidenced by the fact that they sank.