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Properties of Water- The Universal Solvent quiz

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  • Where is the majority of Earth's water found? Options: Glaciers, Oceans, Groundwater, Rivers and Lakes.
    The majority of Earth's water is found in oceans.
  • What helps water move across the membrane quicker?
    Aquaporins, which are specialized water channels in cell membranes, help water move across the membrane quicker.
  • Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?
    Most of Earth's fresh water is found in glaciers and ice caps.
  • What is not a function of water in the body?
    Energy production is not a function of water in the body.
  • Water makes up about what portion of the total human body weight?
    Water makes up about 60% of the total human body weight.
  • Where is most of Earth's fresh water found?
    Most of Earth's fresh water is found in glaciers and ice caps.
  • Why are water-soluble vitamins less likely to be toxic compared to fat-soluble vitamins?
    Water-soluble vitamins are less likely to be toxic because they are excreted more easily through urine, preventing accumulation in the body.
  • How much of our total body weight is water?
    Approximately 60% of our total body weight is water.
  • Which functions does water assist the body with?
    All of the above.
  • What is not a function of water within the body?
    Energy production is not a function of water within the body.
  • How is water best described?
    A universal solvent.
  • What percent of a person's body weight is made up of water?
    Approximately 60% of a person's body weight is made up of water.
  • Where is the majority of the Earth's fresh water stored?
    The majority of Earth's fresh water is stored in glaciers and ice caps.
  • Where is the majority of Earth's freshwater located?
    The majority of Earth's freshwater is located in glaciers and ice caps.
  • Where is most fresh water that is available for human consumption found?
    Most fresh water available for human consumption is found in rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
  • Which reservoir contains the most water?
    Oceans contain the most water.