Does water respond to its environment?

Answer 1

it doesn't respond in the way that a living organism does, no.

it will change depending on its environment: it will evaporate or freeze at certain temperatures.

is that what you mean?

Answer 2

Sunlight can be used to sterilize water. The UV-A rays from the sun will pass through the bottle and destroys all the germs.

Answer 3

Yes.

So does everything.