Water is capable of moving upward against the pull of gravity through thin openings; this movement is called
A) hydrogen bonding.
B) gravitational uplift.
C) capillary action.
D) hydrology.

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Capillary action is the movement of water (or any liquid) through a small opening, such as a tube or narrow channel. This occurs due to the cohesive and adhesive properties of water molecules, which enable them to stick to the walls of the opening and to each other, allowing for the upward movement against gravity.

Water Is Capable of Moving Upward Against the Pull of Gravity