Question

Mention three forces that are involved in the movement of water from roots to leaves

Answer 1

The three forces involved are

1. Cohesive forces - The attractive force between two water molecules.

2. Adhesive forces - The attractive force between water molecule and tissue through which it flows.

3. Surface Tension - The force which makes water molecule occupy the least space.

Answer 2

The three factors are:

  1. Transpiration.

  2.Capillary action.

  3.Diffusion.