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Water _____. takes the shape of its container has a fixed shape and size changes its volume when compressed has a variable shape and size

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Answer: Takes shape of its container.

Explanation: A liquid has a fixed volume but not a fixed shape. If you have a pint of water and you place it in a glass, you still have a pint of water. Unlike a solid, a liquid does not have a fixed shape. The shape of a liquid depends on the container is placed in. Water inside a tall, thin glass will look tall and thin. Water in a short, wide glass will look short and wide. The shape of a liquid is said to be variable, which means it changes.

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