1.    The unique properties (characteristics) of water make life possible on Earth. Some properties 
        of water are indicated below:

-- capable of capillary action
-- high specific heat
-- high surface tension
-- inbibition
-- high heat of vaporization
-- high heat of fusion
-- decreases in density when cooled from 4 C to 0 C

       a) for each property, discuss the property and explain it in terms of the
           physical/chemical nature of water.
       b) for each property you chose in part A, describe one example of how 
           the property affects the functioning of living organisms.
 
2.    Acid precipitation is an enormous problem for the Adirondack Mountains and its foothills.

       a.)  State the the chemical cause/energy source of the pollution causing acid precipitation
             for our area.
       b.)  Since we are not the source area for most of the acid precipitation influencing us, explain
             specifically how (or why) this pollution gets to our area.
       c.)  List and explain three adverse effects of acid on the environment of our area.