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Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by:

1. Pulling and pushing it, respectively
2. Pushing it upward
3. Pushing and pulling it, respectively
4. Pushing it upward

Correct answer: Pushing and pulling it, respectively

Solution

Transpiration creates a negative pressure that pulls water up the xylem, while root pressure pushes water up the xylem, working together to cause water to rise in plants.

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