Question

Why do plants absorb a large quantity of water from the soil ?

Answer 1

Transpiration is the loss of water from a plant in the form pf water vapor. Water is absorbed by roots from the soil and transported as a liquid to the leaves via xylem. In the leaves , small pores allow water to escape as a vapor. Of all the water absorbed by plants, less than 5% remains in the plant for growth.

Answer 2

The root was under the soil and water is main product of plants. The supply of water is known as xylem and supply of food is known as phloem.