Properties of Water Quiz

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What property of water is primarily responsible for the formation of droplets on a surface?

  • Cohesion
  • Adhesion
  • Surface tension (correct)
  • Viscosity

Which property allows water to climb against gravity in plant roots and stems?

  • Adhesion (correct)
  • Cohesion
  • Surface tension
  • Evaporation

Insects walking on water exploit which of the following properties?

  • Evaporation
  • Osmosis
  • Cohesion (correct)
  • Density

What role does cohesion play in the movement of water through xylem in plants?

<p>It allows water molecules to stick together, forming a continuous column. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do cohesion and adhesion together support the phenomena of capillary action in plants?

<p>Cohesion pulls water molecules together while adhesion helps them stick to surfaces. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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