Unit 5: Water Corrections

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What is a divide?

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A divide is an area of higher elevation that separates watersheds.

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Why is water called a universal solvent?

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Water is called a universal solvent because it dissolves most substances.

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What is a river?

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A river is a large natural stream of water that flows across the land.

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What is the dependent variable (D.V.) in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, such as how high the ball bounces.

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What does high specific heat mean?

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High specific heat means that a substance, like water, can absorb a lot of heat without a significant change in temperature.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common body of water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river.

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What is the role of water in temperature regulation?

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Water helps regulate temperature because it can absorb and release heat slowly.

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is an area of land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports aquatic plants.