In a tall tree, which force is responsible for pulling water and minerals from the soil?

(a) Gravitational Force

(b) Conduction Force

(c) Suction force

(d) Transportation force

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Ans) Suction force.

During the process of transpiration, water evaporates from the surface of a leaf through microscopic pores known as stomata. The loss of water creates a suction force that pulls up more water from the roots.

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In a tall tree, which force is responsible for pulling water and minerals from the soil? (a) Gravitational Force (b) Conduction Force (c) Suction force (d) Transportation force

Ans) Suction force. During the process of transpiration, water evaporates from the surface of a leaf through microscopic pores known as stomata. The loss of water creates a suction force that pulls up more water from the roots.

In a tall tree, which force is responsible for pulling water and minerals from the soil?

(a) Gravitational Force

(b) Conduction Force

(c) Suction force

(d) Transportation force

Ans) Suction force.

During the process of transpiration, water evaporates from the surface of a leaf through microscopic pores known as stomata. The loss of water creates a suction force that pulls up more water from the roots.