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How does the water get to the leaves in the tops of the tallest trees against the force of gravity?

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User Jaskeil
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the tree absorbs thew water through its roots in the ground and it goes to all the leaves n the tree.
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Hydrogen bonding allows for the cohesive and adhesive properties of water responsible for capillary action to occur, and for water to move against gravity in this situation
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