Why did the water move up the tube when the plant stem was first cut?

What will be an ideal response?


Osmosis is occurring and the roots continue to absorb water and, through capillary
action, move it up the stump

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What type of solids handling equipment is used to move material using pressured gas flow from one point to another in a continuous stream?

A. Flow inducer B. Live bottom C. Bucket elevator D. Pneumatic conveyors

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The leading progressive organization advocating prohibition of liquor was

A. the National Consumers League. B. the Sierra Club. C. the General Federation of Women's Clubs. D. the Women's Peace Party. E. the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

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When a valve interference angle is used, which of the following would be a typical specification?

A. one degree B. two degrees C. five degrees D. ten degrees

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What does “complete” mean with respect to information?

a. It must be available at the appropriate time. b. It must present all pertinent facts. c. It must accurately reflect the real world. d. It must have a bearing on the problem at hand. e. “Complete” incorporates all of these ideas.

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