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WorksheetsPLS 2 Chapter #5 - Quizizz Capillary Action and Water Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is capillary action?
The movement of water within the spaces of a porous material due to adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension
The absorption of water by plant roots
The process of water evaporating from the surface of leaves
The flow of water in rivers and streams
Which forces are responsible for capillary action?
Adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension
Gravity and friction
Pressure and temperature
Magnetism and electricity
Why is capillary action important for plants?
It helps plants grow taller
It helps plants produce oxygen
It helps plants absorb sunlight
It helps bring water up into the roots and to the branches and leaves
What happens when you dip a paper towel into a glass of water?
The towel dissolves in the water
The water evaporates immediately
The water changes color
The water climbs up the towel due to capillary action
What is the role of surface tension in capillary action?
It increases the temperature of the liquid
It acts to hold the surface of the liquid intact
It repels water molecules from the surface
It decreases the viscosity of the liquid
What is a meniscus?
A type of water molecule
A type of plant root
A curve in the surface of a liquid when it touches another material
A type of soil particle
How does capillary action help in the drainage of tear fluid from the eye?
By absorbing the tears into the skin
By pushing the tears out of the eye
By evaporating the tears
Through the lacrimal ducts in the inner corner of the eyelid
What is the function of xylem in plants?
To produce flowers
To move water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves
To absorb sunlight
To store food
What experiment can demonstrate capillary action in plants?
Weighing the roots of a plant
Measuring the height of a plant
Placing a celery stalk in colored water and observing the color move to the leaves
Counting the number of leaves on a plant
What is the significance of capillary action in a fountain pen?
It increases the writing speed
It changes the color of the ink
It keeps the ink flowing onto the paper
It prevents the ink from drying
