6th Grade .6 Level 1

What is the term used to describe water's ability to dissolve many substances?

• Universal solvent

• Specific heat

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

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VA.6.6.a

Which property of water allows it to dissolve salt?

• High density

• Universal solvent

• Low boiling point

• High viscosity

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VA.6.6.a

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

• 50°C

• 100°C

• 150°C

• 200°C

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VA.6.6.b

Which property of water allows it to form droplets?

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Solubility

• Density

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VA.6.6.b

What happens to water when it is heated to its boiling point?

• It freezes

• It condenses

• It evaporates

• It solidifies

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VA.6.6.c

What phase change occurs when water vapor cools down?

• Freezing

• Melting

• Condensation

• Sublimation

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VA.6.6.c

How does water contribute to the weathering of rocks?

• By freezing and expanding in cracks

• By dissolving in air

• By evaporating quickly

• By forming a protective layer

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VA.6.6.d

What is the process called when water breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

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VA.6.6.d

How do large bodies of water affect the climate of nearby areas?

• They make the climate more extreme

• They moderate the climate

• They have no effect on the climate

• They cause more rainfall

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VA.6.6.e

Why do coastal areas tend to have milder climates than inland areas?

• Due to higher elevation

• Because of large bodies of water

• Due to more vegetation

• Because of less sunlight

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VA.6.6.e