Multiple choice general knowledge Ice Floats above the water by …….its portion 1/8 1/2 1/4 1/6 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Ice floats with approximately 1/8 (12.5%) of its volume above water because ice is less dense than liquid water. This is based on the density ratio of ice (0.92 g/cm³) to water (1.0 g/cm³).