Exploring the Mysteries of Water

What is the process called when water evaporates from the surface of the Earth?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

Name the three main stages of the water cycle.

• Evaporation, condensation, precipitation

• Condensation, evaporation, filtration

• Sublimation, filtration, absorption

• Precipitation, runoff, infiltration

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• Condensation occurs when liquid water heats up and turns into steam.

• Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and transforms into liquid water, forming clouds in the water cycle.

• Condensation is the stage where clouds disperse and rain falls.

• Condensation is the process of water evaporating into vapor.

How does precipitation occur in the water cycle?

• Precipitation is the process of water being absorbed by the soil.

• Precipitation happens when clouds are formed from ice particles.

• Precipitation occurs when water evaporates from the ground.

• Precipitation occurs when condensed water droplets in clouds become heavy and fall to the ground.

What property of water allows it to exist in three states?

• Hydrogen bonding

• Cohesion

• Density

• Viscosity

Why is water known as a universal solvent?

• Water is called a universal solvent due to its ability to dissolve many substances.

• Water can only dissolve gases and not solids or liquids.

• Water is known as a universal solvent because it is the most abundant liquid on Earth.

• Water's universal solvent property is due to its high viscosity.

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

• 80 degrees Celsius

• 120 degrees Celsius

• 90 degrees Celsius

• 100 degrees Celsius

What is the freezing point of water?

• 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit)

• -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit)

• 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit)

How does water's high specific heat benefit the environment?

• Water's high specific heat leads to increased evaporation rates.

• Water's high specific heat helps regulate climate and maintain stable environments for ecosystems.

• Water's high specific heat causes rapid temperature changes in the environment.

• Water's high specific heat makes it unsuitable for supporting life.

Why is water essential for all living organisms?

• Water is essential for all living organisms because it is crucial for biochemical reactions, temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and cellular structure.

• Water is primarily used for photosynthesis in plants only.

• Water is only important for aquatic animals.

• Water is a source of energy for all living organisms.