IB Biology HL A1.1.4 Adhesion of Water Questions

Practise IB Biology HL A1.1.4 by identifying adhesion between water and xylem walls and explaining its role in capillary rise.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify adhesion as attraction between water and xylem or cellulose walls that enables capillary rise.

IB Biology HL A1.1.4 Adhesion of Water Questions question 1

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Which of the following is a consequence of the adhesive properties of water?

A

Stable temperatures of aquatic environments

B

Water movement by capillary action in soil

C

Transport of dissolved nutrients in blood plasma

D

Cooling effect of sweating

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