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Question

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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Solution

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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