Flashcard: Weird Water Events

Front

What gives ice its rigid shape?

Back

Molecules locked in place.

Front

What causes water to form beads on a car windshield?

Back

The molecular attraction in liquid water.

Front

Why is Niagara Falls partially frozen during winter?

Back

Molecules lose movement in extremely cold temperatures.

Front

Does Iceland have glaciers due to its volcanic activity?

Back

False.

Front

What natural features form glacier caves in Iceland?

Back

Volcanoes and glaciers.

Front

What is the state of water at 0 degrees Celsius?

Back

Water can exist as both solid (ice) and liquid.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from liquid to gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What happens to water molecules when they freeze?

Back

They lose energy and become locked in place.

Front

What is the main reason for the formation of ice on lakes in winter?

Back

The temperature drops below freezing.