Understanding Water and Its Properties

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What is cohesion in water?

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Cohesion is the property of water that causes water molecules to stick to each other, which helps water form droplets and explains why water does not spill easily.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, often seen as droplets on a cold surface.

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How does proximity to the ocean affect winter temperatures?

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Locations closer to the ocean, like Norfolk, tend to have milder winter temperatures because water retains heat better than land.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks and minerals through chemical reactions, such as when rainwater reacts with air to form weak acids.

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What is the role of bonding in water formation?

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Bonding allows the atoms of hydrogen and oxygen to combine and create a new substance called water.

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What is adhesion in water?

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Adhesion is the property of water that causes water molecules to stick to other substances, which helps water climb up plant roots.

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What is surface tension?

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Surface tension is the property of water that allows it to resist external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is the difference between physical and chemical weathering?

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Physical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, while chemical weathering alters the minerals in the rocks.