Before ice can form on a lake, all the water in the lake must be cooled to Physics Before ice can form on a lake, all the water in the lake must be cooled to A) zero degrees C. B) 4 degrees C. C) minus 32 degrees C. D) None of the above. Ice can form at the surface regardless of the water temperature below. Answer: B Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+