Analogy — Substance contained by a natural formation: Ocean : Water :: Glacier : ?
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Ice
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The first pair is container→content: an ocean is a mass of water. A glacier is a large persistent body of what substance?
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Ocean contains water.
- Glacier is composed of compacted snow that becomes ice.
Concept / Approach:Maintain the same container→content relationship.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify parallel roles: ocean (container) : water (content).2) Glacier (container) : ice (content).Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Cooling: process, not substance.
- Cave: a geological feature, not glacier’s content.
- Mountain: location/landform; not the substance of a glacier.
- None of these: incorrect as “Ice” fits.
Common Pitfalls:Confusing origin (snow) with final consolidated material (ice). The analogy prefers the consolidated substance.
Final Answer:Ice