Trees use a mechanism to pull water up the tips of trees. This mechanism is called _____.
A
capillary action
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B
transpirational pull
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C
gravitational pull
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D
cohesive-adhesive force
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Solution
The correct option is B transpirational pull Transpiration is the process of evaporation of water through tiny openings in leaves known as stomata. This evaporation creates a suction pull. This suction is strong enough to pull water high up to the tips of even the tallest of trees.