Water is able to travel against gravity, from the roots of a plant to the leaves at the top of the plant.
Which of the following processes best explains the movement of water in this phenomenon?

Choose 1

(Choice A)

Surface tension, when the adhesive forces are stronger than the cohesive forces.

(Choice B)

Capillary action, when adhesive forces are stronger than cohesive forces.

(Choice C)

Surface tension, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.

(Choice D)

Capillary action, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.