List four biological processes on which water is an indispensable component.

Q: What is the importance of water, carbon and nitrogen for living organisms? Explain briefly.

A: Importance of water,carbon and nitrogen: Water is the main solvent of the living beings and it is…

Q: By increase in which atmospheric concentration acid rain is caused?

A: Acid rain is the precipitation whose pH is in the highly acidic range i.e. below 5. For normal…

Q: List the characteristics of water that help support life.

A: Water is one of the most important substances on earth and there are certain chemical properties of…

Q: List the two sources of dissolved oxygen in a lake

A: Individuals in the community interact with each other and the non-living components of their…

Q: What is Water Pollution and what are the causes and effects of Water Pollution?

A: Pollution can be defined as the contamination. It could be air pollution, water pollution, noise…

Q: Measurements show that the pH of a particular lake is 4.0.What is the hydrogen ion concentration of…

A: pH value helps to determine whether a solution is acidic or basic. A solution having pH value '7' is…

Q: Which process explains why the water lovels in the rain gauge decreased from Thursday to Saturday?…

A: Rain gauge is a process of collection of rain water which can be used for any purposes whenever…

Q: compare and contrast the emergent properties of water

A: EMERGENT PROPERTIES OF WATER

Q: Measurements show that the pH of a particular lake is 4.0. What is the hydrogen ion concentration of…

A: Answer- pH is the value of concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution as gram equavalents per…

Q: Explain the role of hydrogen bonds in the properties ofwater.

A: Formation of hydrogen bond between a hydrogen atom and highly electronegative atom and other highly…

Q: Why not all ergastic substances are metabolically inert?

A: An ergastic substance is a material used in cells that is not protoplasm. These are normally…

Q: What are three to four uses for water?

A: Water has some unique properties which enables it to be used for various purposes. Some important…

Q: The form of nitrogen that is most usable in plants is:(a) Nitrate(b) Nitrite(c) Molecular…

A: Nitrogen gas makes up 80% of the air but this cannot be used directly by the organisms. This is…

Q: The emergent property of water that contributes to surface tension is ?

A: The emergent property of water that contributes to its surface tension is cohesion. When the…

Q: Describe the possible effects of acid deposition; On lakes On oceans On soil On plant life

A: When the chemical reactions occur due to the absorption of carbon dioxide and results in the reduced…

Q: Name 5 unusual properties of water and simply explain their importance to the biological…

A: 60-75% of human body weight comprises of water. Even 4% loss of total body water will cause…

Q: Which of the following is the primary source of the acid in acid rain?a. ozone produced by…

A: Acid rain is the phenomenon that occurs when the pollutant that is released from the various human…

Q: Describe the changes in mineral content of water as it moves from rainwater to lake water and,…

A: Water is the essential medium for the survival of life. The 3 sources of water include: surface…

Q: Which of the following effects is produced by the high surface tension of water?   Group of answer…

A: Due to the cohesive nature of the water molecules, surface tension can be defined as a feature of a…

Q: Relate the principles involved in water monitoring.

A: Water monitoring is analysis of water constituents. Water quality is measured in terms of physical,…

Q: What are the consequences of using water from ponds and rivers to cool industrial processes? What…

A: Pollution refers to the change in the constitution of any environment i.e. water, land, and air…

Q: How does your use of water change Earth systems?

A: Earth system can be defined as the interaction of earth's physical,chemical and biological…

Q: How is the ocean a buffered system

A: Plate tectonics and seafloor spreading, turbidity currents, sediments, pH levels, atmospheric…

Q: How would adding clay to loamy soil affect capacity to exchange cations and retain water? Explain.

A: The overall ability of a soil to retain exchangeable cations is known as cation exchange capacity…

Q: The elimination of which characteristic of water would have the leastimpact on a living organism…

A: Water in its liquid form is the most important compound that is required for the survival of life on…

Q: What is absent in polluted water?

A: Water is a odorless, transparent, tasteless liquid that forms the lakes, seas, rivers. The water is…

Q: What characteristic of water do you think is most important to a living organism, such as yourself?

A: According to the question, we have to mention the characteristics of water that are most important…

Q: Weak acids and bases are important to: Maintain a consistent pH Prevent damage in organisms Prevent…

A: INTRODUCTION pH pH is the measure of hydrogen ion concentration in the solution.

Q: Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste product that is rarely the final product eliminated by…

A: Kidneys are the organs belong to excretory system in our body and play a major role in several other…

Q: Discuss 3 properties of water that are importan

A: Water has certain properties that make it the main constituent of living cells as about 70% of the…

Q: Which statement is supported by the diagram on the right? Pure Water Sodium Chloride in Water Power…

A: In the diagram on right side , their is a sodium chloride in water and bulb glow because they…

Q: Describe the main factors that influence the oxygen content of water

A: The main factors that influence the oxygen content of water   ABIOTIC FACTOR The quantity of…

Q: Choose the letter/s that applies: Among the following, which can be used as crop or plant…

A: Fertilizers can be described or defined as any natural and or synthetic materials applied to the…

Q: Explain why pure water has the maximum water potential.

A: Introduction In this question we have to explain why pure water has the maximum water potential.

Q: Explain in detail How water can be polluted and what are the effects of polluted water on human…

A: The addition of unwanted materials in the water is commonly known as water pollution. Water…

Q: Explain the biological importance of water?

A: Most of the roles of water in supporting life are due to its molecular structure and some of it's…

Q: List any three important pollutant of water.

A: Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities. They…

Q: What effect does acid rain have on the environment on a macroscopic scale?

A: Acid rain is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as…

Q: Discuss the biological significance of water to living organisms.

A: Water carries nutrients to all cells in our body and oxygen to our brain. Water allows the body to…

Q: How will high turbidity most likely affect a body of water? O water clarity will increase,…

A: Turbidity is an important measure that determines the quality of any water system as well as the…

Q: Using correct terminology about water activity, explain why making jam is a good way to preserve…

A: As we know most of the microbes thrive well in the presence of water, food, and oxygen. They survive…

Q: The process in the Water Cycle by which water is converted from a liquid to vapor by use of heat is…

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Q: . Describe how the properties of water contribute to itsphysiological functions.

A: Water is an excellent solvent that is made up of tiny molecules of hydrogen and oxygen. It is…

Q: Why can’t seawater be used to water plants?

A: Plants are multicellular, photosynthetic eukaryotes belonging to Kingdom Plantae. Plants are termed…

Q: Name and explain four properties of water that support life.

A: All the living organisms are composed of 70% water. It is the most essential part of all living…