Analogy — Substance contained by a natural formation: Ocean : Water :: Glacier : ?

Difficulty: Easy

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

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