The water reaches great heights in the trees because of suction pull caused by ______.

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Solution

Transpiration pull:
Transpiration pull is the biological process by which pull force is generated within the xylem tissue.
The generated force helps the water move upwards into the xylem pipe.
Loss of moisture in the form of vapors passing through the leaves occurs during transpiration pull.
Transpiration pull takes place in all higher plants and trees.
This is because the stems of higher plants and trees are surrounded by a bundle of thin tubes made of wood-based material called xylem.
The amount of water absorbed by the leaves is used for photosynthesis.
Excess water is released into the atmosphere in the form of vapor through the openings of the leaves called stomata.
Final Answer: The water reaches great heights in the trees because of suction pull caused by transpiration pull.

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