Properties of Water Quiz

What is the interaction between hydrogen atoms of one water molecule and oxygen atoms of another?

• Repulsion

• Attraction

• Neutral interaction

• No interaction

Which of the following is NOT a factor in capillary action?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Surface tension

• Gravity

Capillary action is crucial for which process in plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Water transport

• Seed dispersal

• Pollination

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What is the main reason water is considered a universal solvent?

• Its color

• Its temperature

• Its polarity

• Its taste

Why does water prevent sudden temperature changes?

• It has a low freezing point

• It is a good conductor of electricity

• It has a high specific heat capacity

• It evaporates quickly

What is the effect of water's high specific heat capacity on the environment?

• It causes rapid temperature changes

• It stabilizes environmental temperatures

• It increases humidity

• It decreases rainfall

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What allows organisms to maintain stable body temperatures?

• High salt content in water

• High specific heat capacity of water

• Low density of water

• High viscosity of water

Why is water's high specific heat capacity important for aquatic life?

• It allows for rapid temperature changes

• It provides a stable environment

• It increases salinity

• It decreases water pressure

What role does water's high specific heat capacity play in climate regulation?

• It causes rapid climate changes

• It stabilizes climate temperatures

• It increases atmospheric pressure

• It decreases humidity

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What is the process called when water vapor leaves plant leaves?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

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