ENVS 1000 Lecture Notes - Mineral Water, Mekong, Osmosis
31 Mar 2013
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The only substance that can be in all 3 physical states altogether within a reasonable temperature range. Earth is situated in a way that allows water vapour/water/ice to be present simultaneously. It has a high retention rate (holds high temperatures) and balances heat extremes. Positioning of hydrogen and oxygen atoms slightly polarizing, it makes water a good solvent. Water"s structures (hydrogen and oxygen) gives itself a slightly polarized energy to create bonds. It is less dense than water, which allows it to float. It acts as an insulator over lakes and other large bodies of water, so that life can continue underneath. Since humans are made up of mostly water, they are susceptible to everything that is in the water. Turgidity is what keeps humans from looking dehydrated and shriveled. Average home consumes about a million litres of water every few years. There are two different kinds of water: 1) saltwater dangerous and kills agriculture; 2) freshwater cleans and refreshes.
