Physical GeographyClass 20:
Hydrologic Cycle and Water’s Unique Properties
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Water’s Uniqueness
Water Molecule
Water is liquid at room temperature
Water Expands when Freezing
Surface Tension
Capillarity
Water dissolves many substances
Water’s 3 Phases
Latent Heat and Phase Changes
Water and Evaporation
Temperature Water Vapor Content of Air Wind Evapotranspiration
What influences water’s rate of evaporation?