Biology

Question 1

Cohesion

Answer 1

Water’s ability to stick to other water molecules

Question 2

Adhesion

Answer 2

Water’s ability to stick to other polar molecules

Question 3

Polarity

Answer 3

Has both a positive and a negative charged side

Question 4

Surface Tension

Answer 4

The surface of water is tight making it so that certain bugs such as water striders can walk on its surface

Question 5

High Specific Heat

Answer 5

Water’s ability to maintain a stable temperature, it doesn’t warm up or cool down too quickly. This helps land near water have a more mild temperature.

Question 6

Capillary Action

Answer 6

Water’s ability to climb up small tubes, this is how plants get water up from their roots.

Question 7

Water in solid form is less dense than in liquid form

Answer 7

Ice is less dense than water so it floats on top. This is how fish in ponds don’t freeze, all the ice is formed and floats on top acting as insulation for the fish.