Properties of Water

Front

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

Back

Water has a high heat capacity.

Front

What two elements make up water? Options: Helium and oxygen, Hydrogen and oxygen, helium and carbon, oxygen and carbon

Back

Hydrogen and oxygen

Front

Water is a universal solvent because it...

Back

Dissolves most substances

Front

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than its liquid form

Back

less dense

Front

How much of Earth's water is salt water?

Back

97%

Front

The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.

Back

surface tension

Front

Number 2 in the water cycle diagram is ___________.

Back

condensation

Front

Which statement explains why water molecules stick together? Options: both sides are negative, one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge, one side has a negative charge and the other side has a neutral charge, both sides are positive

Back

one side has a positive charge and the other side has a negative charge

Front

What is the most powerful agent in weathering and erosion? Options: water, soil, grass, wind

Back

water

Front

Which of the following describes the property of water that allow it to stick to other materials? cohesion, specific heat capacity, adhesion, surface tension

Back

adhesion