3.4 Flashcards

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Q

It the moment of H2O , minerals and glourcs
Occurs

A

Adhesion
Cohesion
Root press
Transpiration pull

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Adhesion

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The attraction of water molecules to other types of substance

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3
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Cohesion

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The attraction of water molecules to other water molecules

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4
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Root pressure

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Is caused by the swelling of roots cells
Informed water up the xylem
Result h20 being drawn in by osmosis causing roots cells to swell

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5
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Water transport in plants

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Begins at the roots
Water is drawn from the roots , up the stem to the leaf ( high to low pressure)

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6
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Transpiration pull

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Forces H2O up the xylem ( capillary action
Is the result of cohesion
It is the pull caused by water molecules evaporating which pulls adjacent water molecules up

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7
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Evaporation of water

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Occurs in the stomata
Iscalled transpiration

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8
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Turbidity

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Allows the plantation hold itself up to the sunlight for photosynthesis
It is caused by water filling the cells and making the cells turgid

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