Which of the Following Conditions Is Required for the Continued

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is required for the continued movement of water from the soil into and through a plant via transpiration?

• A)ψatm < ψroot < ψleaf < ψsoil
• B)ψatm < ψleaf < ψroot < ψsoil
• C)ψsoil < ψroot < ψleaf < ψatm
• D)ψsoil < ψatm < ψroot < ψleaf

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Definitions:

Confined Aquifer

An aquifer that is separated from Earth’s surface by materials with low permeability.

Artesian Well

A well drilled through impermeable strata to reach water capable of rising to the surface under natural pressure.

Confined Aquifer

An aquifer bounded by impermeable layers, where the water is under pressure, allowing it to rise above the level of the aquifer when tapped.

Permeability

A measure of how easily fluids can pass through a rock or sediment, depending on the connectivity of its pores.