In which layer of the atmosphere is water vapour present?

Three different liquids are filled in a $U$-tube as shown in the figure. Their densities are $\rho_1, \rho_2$ and $\rho_3$ respectively. From the figure, we may conclude that:

In the arrangement shown, both the vessels $A$ and $B$ are identical, but the amount of water in $B$ is double that in $A$. The vessels are closed by identical leak-proof pistons at the same height. The pistons are connected to the ends of a lever arm. There is no friction between the pistons and the container walls. The system is in equilibrium in the situation shown. Now, the valve in the horizontal tube connecting both the vessels is opened. In which direction will the water flow through the tube?

An open $U$-tube contains mercury. When $13.6 \,cm$ of water is poured into one of the arms of the tube,then the mercury rise in the other arm from its initial level is ....... $cm$

$A$ cubical block of wood, of length $10 \,cm$, floats at the interface between oil of density $800 \,kg/m^3$ and water. The lower surface of the block is $1.5 \,cm$ below the interface. If the depth of water is $10 \,cm$ below the interface and oil is up to $10 \,cm$ above the interface, then the difference in pressure at the lower and the upper face of the wooden block is:
(Assume density of water, $\rho_w = 1000 \,kg/m^3$ and acceleration due to gravity, $g = 10 \,m/s^2$) (in $\,Pa$)

Density of ice is $\rho$ and that of water is $\sigma$. What will be the decrease in volume when a mass $M$ of ice melts?