Why do some rocks absorb water and some do not?

Almost all rock is porous to some extent and therefore will absorb some water from any source.

Rocks made of rounded grains can absorb water because it can get into the gaps between the grains. These rocks are said to be porous.

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A. Absorb water and minerals B. Holds the plant in place C. Makes an acid that dissolves rocks

absorb means -> you put some water on the tabel and it (absorb) ... the water is not there any more

Rocks, soil, and water re-radiate all the energy they absorb from the Sun

Plants absorb water through their roots. Some can absorb water through their leaves as well.

water is absorb by water vapor so it needs to be in the suns direction to absorb water.

The ground may look solid but often the rocks can be permeable, meaning they can absorb liquids, and therefore the water can slowly be absorbed by percolating through the rock.

Aquifers absorb water the same way that sponges do. However, aquifers are actually permeable rocks that lay underground and soak up moisture.

Rubber does not absorb water

There are a variety of plants and trees that absorb water faster than others. Some of these include willow trees, the River Birch and Black Gum also absorb a lot of water.

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Dark rocks will absorb more radiant heat than light rocks, for the same reason that any dark object absorbs more heat than an equivalent light object. Light objects appear "light" to us because they reflect more light than objects which appear dark. Dark objects appear dark because they absorb more light and reflect less. However, dark objects will radiate more heat that light objects. Actually, dark rocks do NOT absorb more radiant heat than light…

They absorb water by letting the water flow out and evaporate out.

It is easy for algae to absorb water because they live in water and their spores which helps in the absorption of water. Algae also easily absorb water because they do not compete with agriculture.

Roots absorb water when you feed plants water and then it helps the plant grow.

They all slowly absorb CO2 from the atmosphere

When a flower is cut and put in water, it can take up to an hour for the flower to properly absorb water. The ageing of the flower makes it absorb water at a slower pace.

The Gravel will absorb the water until it can absorb anymore.

because its roots absorb the water then into the stem and then gives it water and sometimes food

Yes or no If the water is hot it can absorb cold water but it doesn't work the other way Good luck :)

Yes, because some rocks are porous

Some rocks do not let water pass through them. Such rocks or surfaces are called impermeable rocks or non-porous stones. They hold water pockets above them.

Yes!If wood absorb water,paper will as paper is made of wood.

Grainy rocks not only absorbs water better than crystal rocks, but it filters the water as well.

Most plants absorb water from a wide area of soil using osmosis in their roots. Some plants (a few species of epiphytes) have specialized surface cells that let them absorb water from the air.

At some depths you will get water. At some depths you will get hot rocks. All depends on location.

Fish absorb oxygen by pulling oxygen-rich water through their mouths. It pumps the water over it gills in order to absorb oxygen.

Rocks change water level bye ............................the weight of the rocks makes the water highterr ?

Yes it will. Usually it is a mixture of organic ingredients and anything organic will absorb water.

They absorb the water.

They absorb it through their skin in Leaves called Stomata

The stomach will absorb water, minerals, and vitamins. The stomach typically gets these nutrients from food and water that the organism consumes.

"absorb" When ice melts the particles of water -absorb- energy.

a sponge and diaper will absorb the most water. also surprisingly leather will absorb an eighth of an ounce of liquid.

because sandy soil can absorb water only at a limit

Lipids do not absorb water. They have "water phobia."

Green plants absorb it to convert into food via photosynthesis. It also has geological significance in rendering precipitation water slightly acid, enough to dissolve calcium carbonate rocks (over time).

Antidiuretic hormone ADH

Bounty absorb water the faster

The Sun, soil, air, rocks, and water sources are all nonliving things in an Ecosystem. Rocks, water, soil.

most plant use there roots to absorb water from the earth or soil but some plants use their leaves to catch water.

A longer hair root would absorb more water. This is because it has more surface to collect the water.

Unlike cotton fibres, which absorb water, polyester fibres doesn't absorb water, though may have water on the surface - which quickly dries.

very little .. almost no. but if someone stays in water with high minarals content for long water outside can absorb water from body ... that's why our skin wrinkles

I believe it is mean the activated charcoal or in common, activated carbon. Activated carbon (steamed charcoal under vacuum) had porous structure that can absorb many organic solvent, free chlorine in water and absorb smell. It was widely use in water treatment, some might leave activated carbon in fish tank to absorb organic waste and keep the water clean.

The water goes through the stem.

Yes water does absorb into wood!

into the roots, where the roots absorb the water from the soil