Water Properties
Weathering
Density
Water Molecule
Wild Card
100
What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius ?
0 degrees Celsius
100
________ is the breaking down of rock into smaller pieces.
Weathering
100
Which phase of water is the least dense?
gas
100
True or False: Water is the only substance to exist on Earth in all three different states of matter.
TRUE
100
What is Ms. Copeland's first name?
Aliyyah :)
200
Which property describes how water sticks to other water molecules?
Cohesion
200
Water wears down and breaks rock into smaller pieces, but does not alter (change) the minerals that make up the rock. Which type of weathering does this describe?
Physical weathering
200
Which phase of water has a density of 0.92g/mL?
Solid
200
How many atoms of oxygen does a molecule of water contain?
1
200
A plant growing up out of a split rock is an example of which type of weathering?
physical
300
Because water is able to dissolve many substances, it is commonly known as the --
universal solvent
300
Which type of weathering causes rust to accumulate on a car over time?
Chemical Weathering (oxidation)
300
What is the density of liquid water?
1g/mL
300
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
300
Water sticking to other things is known as --
adhesion
400
The tightness across the surface of water that is caused by polar molecules pulling on each other is called —
Surface Tension
400
What is called when water seeps into the cracks of a rock, freezes, and thaws?
Ice Wedging
400
Why does the solid form of water (ice) float in the liquid form of water?
Solid water is less dense than liquid water.
400
Which childhood cartoon character do we reference to remember the shape of a water molecule?
Mickey Mouse
400
The process plants use to move water up throughout the roots and leaves is ---
capillary action
500
Water is able to absorb large amounts of thermal energy without showing a significant change in temperature. This is because water has a high—
Specific Heat
500
The Statue of Liberty is composed of copper but visually looks green. What caused the change in color from copper to green?
Exposure to acid rain and oxidation
500
If an item has a higher density than water, what it do in water?
Sink
500
Because of its uneven distribution of charges, water is considered to be a ______ molecule.
Polar
500
Which region of VA would have the warmest climates?
Coastal Plain