Which tool is best used to collect information about the weather? OPTIONS:
- ruler
- stopwatch
- thermometer
- collecting net
A: thermometer

Increased nutrient levels in lakes can cause ecological changes that result in the death of many fish. At what point in the hydrological cycle are most nutrients deposited into lakes? OPTIONS:
- runoff
- evaporation
- precipitation
- transpiration
A: runoff

Which tool is used to determine how long it takes warm water to melt an ice cube? OPTIONS:
- a scale
- a stopwatch
- a calculator
- a thermometer
A: a stopwatch

Which of these properties of water helps moderate the weather of coastal areas? OPTIONS:
- neutral pH
- high specific heat
- dissolves many substances
- floats as a solid
A:
high specific heat