Water
Water is a clear, tasteless, odorless, and colorless liquid. It covers about 71% of the Earth's surface and is essential for all forms of life. Understanding the properties and importance of water is an important part of science education.
Properties of Water
- Chemical Formula: H2O
- Physical State: Liquid at room temperature
- Boiling Point: 100°C (212°F)
- Freezing Point: 0°C (32°F)
- Density: 1 gram/cm3
- Solvent Properties: Water is known as the universal solvent because it dissolves many substances.
- Surface Tension: Water has high surface tension, allowing some insects to walk on its surface.
Importance of Water
Water is essential for life on Earth. It plays a crucial role in various biological and chemical processes, such as:
- Hydration: Water is essential for maintaining the balance of fluids in the body.
- Photosynthesis: Plants use water to convert light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
- Temperature Regulation: Water has a high specific heat, which helps regulate temperature in living organisms and the environment.
- Erosion and Weathering: Water shapes the Earth's surface through erosion and weathering processes.
Study Guide
To study the topic of water, consider the following key points and questions:
- What are the chemical and physical properties of water?
- How does water's structure contribute to its unique properties?
- Why is water considered the "universal solvent"?
- What is the role of water in biological processes, such as hydration and photosynthesis?
- How does water impact the Earth's surface through erosion and weathering?
Exploring these questions will deepen your understanding of the importance of water in the natural world.
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LIFE SCIENCE
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Obtain information from literature and other media to illustrate that there are many different kinds of living things and that they exist in different places on land and in water (e.g., woodland, tundra, desert, rainforest, ocean, river).
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Earth’s Systems
Make observations from media to obtain information about Earth’s events that happen over a short period of time (e.g., tornados, volcanic explosions, earthquakes) or over a time period longer than one can observe (e.g., erosion of rocks, melting of glaciers).
Collect and evaluate data to identify water found on Earth and determine whether it is a solid or a liquid (e.g., glaciers as solid forms of water; oceans, lakes, rivers, streams as liquid forms of water).