The Wonders of Water Quiz

Test your knowledge about the amazing properties of water with this fun quiz!

published on July 17
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What is the chemical formula of water?

What is the chemical formula of water?
H2O
CO2
NaCl
C6H12O6
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At what temperature does water freeze?

0 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
-20 degrees Celsius
25 degrees Celsius
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Which property of water allows it to form droplets on surfaces?

Which property of water allows it to form droplets on surfaces?
Surface tension
Evaporation
Vaporization
Capillary action
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What is the boiling point of water at sea level?

What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
100 degrees Celsius
0 degrees Celsius
50 degrees Celsius
150 degrees Celsius
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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
70%
50%
30%
90%
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Which is the most abundant compound in Earth's hydrosphere?

Which is the most abundant compound in Earth's hydrosphere?
Water
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Silicon dioxide
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What is the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?

What is the process by which plants absorb water through their roots?
Transpiration
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Fermentation
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Which body of water is the largest in terms of volume?

Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
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What is the term for the process of turning water into vapor?

What is the term for the process of turning water into vapor?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Sublimation
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Which property of water causes ice to float on liquid water?

Which property of water causes ice to float on liquid water?
Density anomaly
Surface tension
Capillary action
Evaporation