Capillary Action in Plants

Capillary Action in Plants

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

4th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 1+ times

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The video tutorial demonstrates an experiment using cups of colored water and paper towels to illustrate capillary action. Viewers observe how water moves up the paper towels, eventually mixing in the middle. The concept of capillary action is explained, highlighting the roles of cohesion, adhesion, and gravity. The video also discusses how capillary action is essential for plants to transport water from roots to leaves and how it can be observed in cut flowers. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to continue learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are used in the experiment?

Cups filled with cold water and napkins

Bottles filled with warm colored water and tissues

Cups filled with warm colored water and paper towels

Jars filled with warm colored water and sponges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of folding the paper towel into a bridge?

To prevent the paper towel from sinking

To make it look like a bridge

To make it easier to place in the water

To allow the water to walk up the paper towel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is capillary action?

The process of water evaporating

The movement of water up a paper towel due to gravity

The movement of water up a paper towel due to cohesion, surface tension, and adhesion

The process of water boiling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which forces are involved in capillary action?

Cohesion, surface tension, and adhesion

Gravity and friction

Magnetism and electricity

Pressure and temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do plants use capillary action?

To grow taller

To absorb sunlight

To get water from their roots to the entire plant

To produce oxygen