Why is there a height limit for water being sucked up a tube?

Understanding Tree Water Transport

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9th - 12th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Due to the density of the water
Due to a 10-meter limit for creating a vacuum
Because of the weight of the water
Because of gravity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason transpiration alone cannot overcome the 10-meter water transport limit?
It requires too much energy
It only works in certain climates
It creates a vacuum that is not possible in tree leaves
It relies on external water sources
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of negative pressure in tree water transport?
It increases the water's boiling point
It helps water molecules stick together
It allows water to be pulled up beyond the 10-meter limit
It prevents water from evaporating
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why doesn't the water in trees boil despite the negative pressure?
There are no nucleation sites for bubbles
The xylem tubes are too narrow
The water is too cold
The water is too pure
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the tiny pores in the cell walls of trees?
They prevent the meniscus from breaking
They help in photosynthesis
They allow for gas exchange
They store nutrients
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of water transported by trees is used for photosynthesis?
More than 90%
About 10%
Less than 1%
Around 50%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the majority of the water that trees transport?
It is used for growth
It is used for photosynthesis
It is stored in the leaves
It evaporates
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