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It is just a natural thing.
Transpiration is the loss of water vapor through leaves because of diffusion or evaporation. This means that the water in plants are always moving from wetter areas to drier ones, despite gravity. Xylem, a network of microscopic tubes, pull water from the roots to the leaves. As it pulls, the tension created by transpiration is strong enough to to pull the water up to five hundred feet.
Look up the transpiration-cohesion theory, that might help in your understanding.
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∙ 14y agoWell, that is a great question, but here is how it works, roots aren't just in the ground, they lead all the way to the top of the plant. For example, in a flower then the root leads all the way to the top and then when you water the little flower the soil soaks it up, which makes the root suck it up, then the water leads to the top of the flower and next thing you know, the flower had flower pedals on it so that way you can cut your flower and give it to your date!!!
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∙ 13y agoI think the roots just soak it in. If im wrong dont be mad at me.
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∙ 9y agoWater and minerals move from the roots to the leaves via the xylem. Plants have two systems through which food, water and minerals are distributed throughout the plant.
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∙ 12y agoThe plant absorb the water through the roots, up the stem, and to the leaves.
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∙ 12y agothis process is called osmosis
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∙ 13y agoThrough the process of capillary action.
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Osmosis.
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How does water rise from the roots to the very top?
due to turgor pressure
Why do trees have grain?
trees have grain so that the water from the roots can go up to the top of the tree
What is the name for the top layer trees in the rain forest?
roots
By what three processes does water rise from the roots to the top of a tree?
Water travels from the roots to the top of a tree by the combination of 3 processes. One of these processes is "transpiration" which occurs when water vapor escapes from the stomata, or small openings on the lower surface of leaves. This creates a negative pressure near the top of the trees which results in a sucking action similar to what happens when one inhales through a straw. A second factor is "root pressure" which is the movement of water from the soil into the roots by osmosis. This causes a positive pressure in the roots which helps to "push" water into the plant. The third process is "capillary action" which is the upward movement of water in very, almost microscopically, thin tubes. The structures in plants that transport water are called xylem tubes and they have a very narrow diameter so capillary action will occur in them. These three processes acting together allow water to move against gravity to travel from the roots to the tops of tall trees and plants.
What are special kinds of roots that help tall trees stay upright called?
Special kinds of roots that help tall trees stay upright are called Buttress roots. These roots stick out at the base and on top of the ground. They are usually found on trees that are growing in nutrient poor soil. Buttress roots stabilize the tree.
Why do Birch trees die suddenly?
They could be hit by disease, an insect borer, or the roots could lose their water source.
What stops erosion?
Plantation of trees, vegetables stops soil erosion as the roots of the trees or vegetables hold onto the top soil and do not let it erode.
What are Quebec's top industries and top resources?
Water, Trees, Lumber.
Why would replanting trees help reduce salinity?
By replanting trees, they can control the water levels in the ground (the source comes from a water table) to make the salt rise up and out of the ground and on top of the grass. And what this does is with rain, the salt dissolves and also kill weeds from the area surrounding the tree.
How does water rise to the top of a redwood tree?
adhesion of water to the wood and cohesion of water molecules
What rises when oil and water are mixed together?
The oil will rise to the top and float on the water.
Explain how topsoil can be lost?
One way top soil can be lost is through deforestation. The roots of the trees tend to hold the soil in place. Cutting down trees can make the top soil more vulnerable to erosion.
