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Why is water considered a thermal buffer?
Why is water considered a thermal buffer?
- It is a good conductor of heat
- It evaporates quickly
- It has low density
- It has a high specific heat capacity (correct)
What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
What is the primary function of root hairs in plants?
- Nutrient absorption
- Reproduction
- Photosynthesis
- Water absorption (correct)
Which type of water is absorbed by plants from the soil?
Which type of water is absorbed by plants from the soil?
- Hygroscopic water
- Gravitational water
- Combined water
- Capillary water (correct)
What is another name for epidermal cells in the roots of plants?
What is another name for epidermal cells in the roots of plants?
What makes water the 'elixir of life'?
What makes water the 'elixir of life'?
Which property of water allows it to act as a thermal buffer?
Which property of water allows it to act as a thermal buffer?
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