Earth Science Mid-Term Review Part B

Front

What property of water allows plants to absorb water and release it as vapor?

Back

Both adhesion and cohesion.

Front

What is the term for a molecule of water having a slight charge at each end?

Back

Polarity.

Front

List the layers of the Earth from least dense to most dense.

Back

Crust, mantle, core.

Front

What does water's polarity result in?

Back

Both adhesion and cohesion.

Front

What property of water helps the Earth stay warm?

Back

Specific heat.

Front

Define cohesion in the context of water.

Back

Cohesion is the property of water molecules to stick to each other due to hydrogen bonding.

Front

Define adhesion in the context of water.

Back

Adhesion is the property of water molecules to stick to other substances.

Front

What is specific heat?

Back

Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Front

How does water's specific heat affect climate?

Back

Water's high specific heat helps moderate temperatures in the environment, preventing extreme temperature changes.

Front

What is the significance of water's density in its liquid and solid states?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water, allowing it to float and insulate bodies of water.