Water and Our World: Experiment 1 Quiz

What materials are required for the experiment in the 'Water and Our World' science unit?

• Two clear glasses, water, a spoon, food coloring, and paper towels

• Two opaque glasses, soda, a spoon, food coloring, and cloths

• Two opaque glasses, milk, a fork, food coloring, and napkins

• Two clear glasses, juice, a knife, food coloring, and tissues

How should the paper towels be prepared for the experiment?

• Fold them into squares

• Roll or twist them into a rope shape

• Cut them into strips

• Soak them in water

What is the purpose of placing one end of the paper towel in the colored water and the other in an empty glass?

• To measure the water temperature

• To clean the glasses

• To observe capillary action

• To mix the colors

What phenomenon allows the colored water to move up the paper towel?

• Sublimation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Capillary action

How is capillary action relevant to plants?

• It helps plants produce food

• It helps plants release oxygen

• It allows plants to absorb sunlight

• It enables plants to draw water from the ground