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Water is everywhere, from huge oceans to invisible water molecules making up water vapor in the air. Of course you can see and feel the physical properties of water, but there are also many chemical, electrical, and atomic-scale properties of water that affect all life and substances on Earth.
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Looking at water, you might think that it's the most simple thing around. Pure water is practically colorless, odorless, and tasteless. But it's not at all simple and plain and it is vital for all life on Earth. Where there is water there is life, and where water is scarce, life has to struggle or just "throw in the towel." Continue on to learn about dozens of water properties.
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Date published: May 22, 2019Status: CompletedTeacher's Resources for Water Education
The USGS Water Science School offers many resources to teachers help teach students all about water.
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Date published: August 1, 2018Status: CompletedWater Properties Photo Gallery
Learn about water's properties using pictures.
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Year Published: 1965A primer on water quality
Swenson, H.A.; Baldwin, H.L.Attribution: United States of America, Water Science SchoolView CitationA primer on water quality; 1965; USGS Unnumbered Series; GIP; Swenson, H. A.; Baldwin, H. L.