What Regulates the Flow of Water Through the Xylem

question 7

Multiple Choice

What regulates the flow of water through the xylem?

• A)passive transport by the endodermis
• B)the number of companion cells in the phloem
• C)the evaporation of water from the leaves
• D)active transport by sieve-tube members
• E)active transport by tracheid and vessel elements.

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Definitions:

Indian-Australian Plate

A major tectonic plate that includes the Indian subcontinent and parts of the Indian Ocean and Australia.

Subduction Zone

An area where one tectonic plate is being forced under another, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Deep Earthquakes

Seismic events that occur at depths greater than 70 kilometers below the Earth's surface, typically resulting from subduction or other deep crustal activities.

Shallow Earthquakes

Earthquakes that occur at a depth of less than 70 kilometers below the Earth's surface.