3) Cohesion, Adhesion, and Surface Tension-SHEET

What is the primary reason water molecules form spherical droplets?

• Cohesion between water molecules

• Adhesion to other surfaces

• High surface tension

• Gravity

Which property of water allows insects like water striders to walk on its surface?

• High surface tension

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Low density

How does adhesion benefit plants?

• It helps water climb against gravity in narrow tubes

• It forms water droplets on leaves

• It allows insects to walk on water

• It increases the surface tension of water

What is the role of cohesion in the formation of raindrops?

• It minimizes surface area by forming spherical shapes

• It allows water to stick to plant vessels

• It increases surface tension

• It helps water climb against gravity

Why is water's surface tension considered high?

• Due to cohesive forces between water molecules

• Because of adhesion to other surfaces

• Because water is a liquid

• Due to its low density

What allows water to climb against gravity in plant xylem?

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Surface tension

• Gravity

Which of the following is NOT a result of water's cohesive properties?

• Water climbing in plant vessels

• Formation of water droplets

• High surface tension

• Spherical shape of raindrops