ESS.EES.3 Unit Review

Which type of bond is responsible for the cohesion property of water?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

What is the primary reason water has a high specific heat capacity compared to other substances?

• Its molecular weight

• Its ability to form hydrogen bonds

• Its polarity

• Its density

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Why is water's ability to change states (solid, liquid, gas) important for the Earth's climate?

• It regulates the salinity of oceans.

• It controls the Earth's gravitational pull.

• It influences weather patterns and temperature regulation.

• It maintains the Earth's magnetic field.

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How does capillary action benefit plants?

• It helps in the absorption of sunlight.

• It facilitates the upward movement of water from roots to leaves.

• It prevents water loss through leaves.

• It increases the rate of photosynthesis.

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What effect does the high specific heat of water have on coastal climates?

• It causes extreme temperature fluctuations.

• It stabilizes temperatures, leading to milder climates.

• It increases humidity levels significantly.

• It decreases the frequency of precipitation.

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Which of the following best explains the role of water in the interaction between the hydrosphere and atmosphere?

• Water's density prevents it from evaporating.

• Water's high specific heat capacity moderates temperature changes.

• Water's polarity inhibits its movement between spheres.

• Water's solubility in air reduces atmospheric pressure.

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What property of water is primarily responsible for its ability to form droplets on a surface?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Surface tension

• Specific heat

Which of the following explains why water is considered a polar molecule?

• It has equal sharing of electrons.

• It has a symmetrical structure.

• It has a slight positive charge on one end & a slight negative charge on the other.

• It is a nonpolar solvent.

How does water's high specific heat capacity affect climate?

• It causes rapid temperature changes.

• It moderates temperature fluctuations.

• It has no effect on climate.

• It only affects ocean temperatures.

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In terms of the hydrosphere and atmosphere interaction, which of the following statements is true?

• Water does not participate in atmospheric processes.

• Water is only relevant in liquid form.

• Water vapor contributes to weather patterns.

• Water's properties are irrelevant to atmospheric conditions.

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