Chapter 15 Flashcards
What is the water cycle flowchart
Evaporation, condensation, transpiration, precipitation, And run off
You will need to be able to label a flow chart on the test
What is the density of freshwater greatest at
4°C
What is cohesion
The attraction among molecules that are alike. Causes water to form drops
What is water quality
The chemical, biological and physical status of a body of water. Water quality can measure the amount of bacteria in water
What is point-source pollution?
Pollution that can be traced to one location
Nonpoint-source pollution is what?
Pollution that cannot be traced to one location
What is adhesion
The attraction among molecules that are not alike
What is polarity
A property of water were molecules attract each other
What is turbidity?
A measure of cloudiness of water, from sediments, microscopic organisms or pollutants
What is molecular structure
What gives water its unique properties
What is specific heat
A property of water that affects climate in coastal areas
Where is most of earths water located
In oceans
Why does an ice cube float in a glass of water?
Ice is less dense than water
List three ways water is necessary to the life process of organisms
- Transport
- Photosynthesis
- Body temperature regulation
How is freezing of the lakes surface beneficial to organisms living in the lake
It isolates the water so organisms can survive
