9.1 - Transport in the Xylem of Plants

123456789101112131415
Across
  1. 3. the sticking together of similar molecules, such as one water molecule being attracted to another water molecule. It also causes water molecules to form drops.
  2. 5. the woody tissue which supports and transport water in vascular plants.
  3. 6. the loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata (accompanied by a corresponding water uptake from the roots).
  4. 10. Small pores in the underside of leaves that allow gases to diffuse in and out and water to leave the leaf
  5. 12. Plants that live in very salty conditions
  6. 14. the joining of two different substances due to attractive forces that hold them, such as keeping the water drops on the surfaces of leaves.
  7. 15. Water attracts to itself and other materials because it is.....
Down
  1. 1. 2 words. Water must be lost through leaves (it is inevitable) in order to allow for this process to take place, and for photosynthesis to occur
  2. 2. 2 words. the force created by evaporation of water coupled with the cohesive and adhesive forces in plants, enough to support a column of water against the forces of gravity in plants and trees.
  3. 4. 2 words. Increase the surface area for absorption of water by roots in some plants
  4. 5. A plant adapted to live in very dry conditions
  5. 7. a device used for measuring the rate of water uptake of a plant due to photosynthesis and transpiration.
  6. 8. The type of cell that creates the pore to allow gases and water vapour to exit a leaf
  7. 9. action of a tube of small internal diameter that pulls liquid up due to interactions of the liquid with the side and itself.
  8. 11. Factors that affect the rate of water loss such as temperature, humidity
  9. 13. net movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher water potential to an area of lower water potential.