Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
A B C D
Water is a polar molecule. Water contains an oxygen atom. Water has a high surface tension. Water has a high specific heat.
Question: Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
(A) Water is a polar molecule.
(B) Water contains an oxygen atom.
(C) Water has a high surface tension.
(D) Water has a high specific heat.

Answer: (C) Water has a high surface tension.
Answer: (D) Water has a high specific heat.
Question: Water moves by capillary action through soil from moist areas to dry areas. Which property of water is most responsible for this capillary action?
(A) Water is a polar molecule.
(B) Water contains an oxygen atom.
(C) Water has a high surface tension.
(D) Water has a high specific heat.
Answer: (C) Water has a high surface tension.