Properties of Water

Front

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

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Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

What two elements make up water? Helium and oxygen, Hydrogen and oxygen, helium and carbon, oxygen and carbon

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

Water is a universal solvent because it...

Back

Dissolves most substances

Front

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form

Back

less dense

Front

How much of Earth's water is salt water?

Back

97%

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Number 2 in the water cycle diagram is ___________.

Back

condensation

Front

Which statement explains why water molecules stick together? Options: both sides are negative, one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge, one side has a negative charge and the other side has a neutral charge, both sides are positive

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one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge

Front

What is the most powerful agent in weathering and erosion? Options: water, soil, grass, wind

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water

Front

Large bodies of water help to keep nearby climates from being too hot or too cold  because they...

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absorb heat in the summer and slowly release that heat in the winter