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1.2 Water Properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ice is less dense than water, so it floats. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Stable ice structures can preserve organic matter for thousands or millions of years. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Water dissolves polar substances Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Water takes in and transports nutrients through the body of organisms. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Water’s ability to stick to other water molecules. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Ice forms on the surface of a lake insulating the water below allowing organisms to survive. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Water takes a long time to cool down before it freezes, delaying the formation of ice. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| Water travels up the xylem to the leaves of the plant so they can perform photosynthesis. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Water collects in small puddles to become habitat for bacteria, protists, and small insects. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Coastal areas have milder temperatures because the nearby ocean absorbs heat during the day, cooling the land. Which property of water is demonstrated? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| When water freezes in the cracks of rocks, weathering occurs to create soil for plants to grow in. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Water dissolves and carries away waste from organisms. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Sea ice leaves behind denser, saltier water adding to the ocean currents. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Water dissolves reactants and enzymes that allow chemical reactions to occur. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Cells are made of majority water, which helps to maintain a stable internal body temperature. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| Surface tension allows insects to walk and hunt on the surface of water. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Arctic birds use sea ice for resting and nesting sites. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Water takes in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to be used by plants for photosynthesis. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Polar bears use floating ice sheets to hunt, travel, mate, and den. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Expansion Upon Freezing |
| Organisms sweat to prevent overheating and maintain a stable internal temperature. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| Blood continuously moves through the body in small vessels. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Water can dissolve acids and bases to maintain a consistent pH in organisms. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Universal Solvent |
| Water droplets form the clouds and lead to precipitation. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Large bodies of water maintain a constant a temperature so organisms can survive. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| Water stored in the vacuole of a plant maintains turgor pressure for photosynthesis and growth. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Cohesive Behavior |
| Oceans absorb and release large amounts of heat with very slight changes. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |
| Water has a high specific heat, so it does not change temperature easily. Which property of water is demonstrated above? Choose: expansion upon freezing, universal solvent, moderates temperature cohesive behavior | Moderate Temperature |