5.2 - Capillary Action
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Practice Questions
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What is capillary action?
💡 Hint: Think about how water moves up a straw!
Define molecular diffusion.
💡 Hint: Consider how a drop of dye disperses in water.
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What drives capillary action?
💡 Hint: Think about how a liquid behaves at the surface.
True or False: Molecular diffusion occurs only in solids.
💡 Hint: Remember the last time you saw food dye disperse in water.
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Analyze how the varying sizes of soil particles influence capillary action. How would finer soils compared to coarser ones affect water movement?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of surface area in your analysis.
Evaluate the effects of drought on capillary action in soils. How does reduced water availability alter this dynamic?
💡 Hint: Think about water availability and root accessibility.
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