Question

water exhibits a cohesive behavior.
water is able to moderate temperature.
wekiva springs’ maintains a chilly 72 degrees fahrenheit year round, creating a stable environment for organisms. which property of water ensures the stability of this habitat?
versatility as a solvent
moderate temperature
expansion upon freezing
cohesion
blood plasma, which is over 90% water, serves as the primary medium for transporting essential substances like glucose, amino acids, salts, and oxygen throughout the human body. this crucial function of blood is made possible by which specific property of water?

Explanation:

First Question (Wekiva springs habitat stability)

To determine the property of water ensuring Wekiva springs' stable temperature, we analyze each option:

• Versatility as a solvent: Relates to dissolving substances, not temperature stability.
• Moderate temperature: Water has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb/release heat without large temperature changes. This helps maintain a stable environment for organisms.
• Expansion upon freezing: Causes ice to float, not directly related to temperature stability of the habitat.
• Cohesion: Related to water molecules sticking together, not temperature regulation.

To find the water property enabling blood plasma to transport substances:

• Versatility as a solvent: Water is an excellent solvent, dissolving many substances (glucose, amino acids, salts, oxygen) which allows blood plasma to transport them.
• Moderate temperature: Related to temperature regulation, not transport.
• Expansion upon freezing: Not related to transport.
• Cohesion: Related to water - water interactions, not solute transport.

Answer:

moderate temperature

Second Question (Blood plasma transporting substances)