Transformative Properties of Water

At what temperature does water freeze? (Celsius)

• 32

• 0

• 100

• 212

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is adhesion?

• Water's ability to stick to itself
• Water's ability to stick to other substances
• The strength of the cohesion of all the water molecules combined
• Tape, glue and other adhesives

What is cohesion?

• Water's ability to stick to itself
• Water's ability to stick to other substances
• The strength of the cohesion of all the water molecules combined
• Tape, glue and other adhesives

Which statement explains why water molecules stick together?

• both sides are negative
• one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge
• one side has a negative charge adn the other side has a neutral charge
• both sides are positive

 Which of the following characteristics of water is not a result of hydrogen bonding?

• adhesive strength
• capillarity
• cohesive strength
• All of the above are a result of hydrogen bonding.

What is the most powerful agent in weathering and erosion?

• water
• soil
• grass
• wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

When a molecule has an opposite electrical charge on each end, it is known as what?

• cohesion
• polar molecule
• hydrogen bond
• solution

How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?  The freezing water—

• keeps the rocks in place
• makes the rocks last longer
• expands cracks and breaks rocks
• causes rocks to fall in landslides

What is mechanical weathering?

• Process through which rocks are physically broken into smaller pieces.
• Rocks are broken down through chemical changes.
• Rocks are worn away from acid in plant roots.
• Rocks broken down by machinery.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of climate will have faster chemical weathering?

• Hot and Wet
• Cold and Dry
• Hot and Cold
• Cold and Wet