Week 7 Assessment Choice 2 - Destructive Properties of Water
Public Service Announcement for the Destructive Properties of Water. Create a one pager that informs the reader about the destructive properties of water. This can be done in a Google Slide.
One Pager Requirements:
1. Properties of water, including: (3 pts)
a) the heat capacity of water
b) the density of water in its solid and liquid states
c) the polar nature of the water molecule due to its molecular structure.
2. The effect of the properties of water on energy transfer that causes the patterns of: (3pts) a) sea surface temperature
b) sea surface salinity
c) evaporation rates and connection to weather events (week 6 material)
3. Give an example of mechanical weathering on Earth (1 pt)
4. Give an example of chemical weathering on Earth.(1 pt)
5. Create a visual representation of either mechanical or chemical weathering.(1 pt)
6. Choose one option from the list below: (1pt)
● The role of the heat capacity of water to affect the temperature, movement of air and
movement of water at the Earth’s surface
● The role of flowing water to pick up, move and deposit sediment
● The role of the polarity of water (through cohesion) to prevent or facilitate erosion
● The role of the changing density of water (depending on physical state) to facilitate the
breakdown of rock
● The role of the polarity of water in facilitating the dissolution of Earth materials.
● Water as a component in chemical reactions that change Earth materials