Water rises to the top in very tall tree due to

pumping of water by pressure in roots

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pulling of water by transpiration in leaves

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the atmospheric pressure

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The capillarity action of water.

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The correct option is B pulling of water by transpiration in leaves
The negative suction pressure created is very high.

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Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by:

If the water content of the leaves decreases due to insufficient absorption of water by roots, the leaves wilt and transpiration is reduced.

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