Water Unit

What property of water allows it to dissolve substances?

• High polarity

• Low heat capacity

• High cohesion

• Low density

What property of water enables it to transfer energy in the atmosphere?

• High melting point

• High heat capacity

• High adhesion

• High surface tension

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere?

• Water vapor
• Methane
• Carbon dioxide
• Nitrous oxide

How does water's heat capacity affect Earth's climate?

• Causes extreme temperature changes
• Moderates temperatures
• Leads to constant heat loss
• Causes rapid heating and cooling

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What role does carbon dioxide play in the atmosphere?

• Absorbs solar radiation
• Increases cloud formation
• Traps heat near Earth's surface
• Reduces heat retention

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Which property of water allows it to move up in plants?

• Heat capacity

• Cohesion

• Polarity

• Adhesion

Why is water important for moving heat from the equator to the poles?

• High evaporation rate

• High boiling point

• High heat capacity

• High freezing point

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which gas is most effective at trapping heat?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What happens when water vapor condenses?

• Heat is absorbed

• Heat is released

• Temperature increases

• Atmospheric pressure decreases

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

How does the greenhouse effect affect Earth's temperature?

• Increases heat loss to space

• Prevents heat from escaping

• Decreases heat absorption

• Stops energy transfer between land and water