Multiple choice

Which of the following principles is related to the movement of water and minerals from earth to leaves of plants through roots?

  1. Surface tension

  2. Bernoulli's principle

  3. Capillary action

  4. Gravitational force
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity, which helps water move up plant stems.

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