Movement Through a Plant

The cohesion-tension theory describes how fluids move up the xylem to the leaves of a tree. With this tutorial learners will understand how water moves through a plant. Absorption and transpiration work together with cohesion and tension to move fluids from the soil, through the roots, and up through the tops of the tree.

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students , Parents

Suggested Technology: Adobe Flash Player

Keywords: Movement of fluids through a plant

Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: External Instructional Tutorials

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