Properties of Water (Earth Systems)

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What is the distribution of water on Earth?

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3% freshwater, 97% salt water.

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What is the average sea surface salinity?

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What property of water allows it to regulate body temperature effectively?

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Water has a high capacity for heat.

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What has the greatest influence on the tides?

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The moon's gravity.

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Which ocean is located at the northernmost part of the Earth?

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Arctic Ocean.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.

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What is cohesion in relation to water?

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

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What is adhesion in relation to water?

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

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Why is water considered a universal solvent?

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Because it can dissolve many substances due to its polar nature.

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What is the significance of water's high specific heat?

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It helps regulate temperatures in the environment and within organisms.