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How does water rise from the roots of a tree to the very top?
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How does water rise from the roots of a tree to the very top?

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The tree creates a vacuum in the vessels by transpiring water from the leaves and that causes water to be sucked up by the roots. The forces of adhesion and cohesion also help with this.
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