Painting With Science

How does water move up a tree according to the text?

• Through large tubes using a pumping action

• By capillary action through tiny spaces

• Via evaporation from the roots to the leaves

• Through animal assistance

What is the term used in the text to describe the process by which paper towels absorb water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Absorption

• Transpiration

What is the purpose of the experiment described in the text?

• To demonstrate the process of evaporation

• To show how plants get nutrients from the soil

• To use capillary action to paint a picture

• To observe the effects of gravity on water

Which of the following items is NOT listed as a requirement for the experiment?

• Paper towels

• Soup bowls

• A spoon

• Water

What will carry the food coloring across the paper towel in the experiment described?

• The paper towel's texture

• Capillary action

• The weight of the food coloring

• Gravity

According to the instructions, how can you create a "rainbow" of colors on the paper towel?

• By using a hairdryer to spread the colors

• By mixing food colors in a bowl before applying

• By adding different colors in the same spot on the paper towel

• By painting with a brush on the paper towel

What is the final step suggested for your "painting" once the water has carried the color bands across the paper towel?

• Discard the paper towel

• Hang it or tape it to a window to look like "stained glass"

• Iron the paper towel to set the colors

• Wash the paper towel to remove excess color

What can you do to experiment with more colors and patterns according to the text?

• Use more soup bowls and dip different corners of the towel

• Add food coloring to the water bowl

• Use colored paper instead of a paper towel

• Apply the food coloring after the paper towel is dry