If you're standing on ice above a pond and you hear a crack, you should:
A) remain motionless until the cracking stops.
B) lie down on the ice to distribute your weight more broadly on the ice.
C) run as fast as you can to shore.
D) not worry because the ice will not break.
E) prepare for a swim.

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Lying down on the ice helps distribute your weight more evenly across the surface, reducing the pressure on any single point and decreasing the likelihood of the ice breaking further. This is a recommended safety measure if you suspect the ice might give way beneath you.

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