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DaveC426913
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I'm sure this has been asked uncountable times before.
How can any tree be more than 32 feet tall?
How can any tree be more than 32 feet tall?
I believe that capillary action (resulting from surface tension) cannot rise the water column more than ten or twenty cm.russ_watters said:You're not thinking about the height of the water column and the inability to suck it higher than 34 feet due to atmospheric pressure, are you? Trees don't work that way. Its mostly capillary action.
russ_watters said:According to THIS site, there are 3 force: root pressure (the roots act like pumps), capillary action, and transpiration (osmosis), with transpiration being most of it.
The height of a tree can have a small effect on atmospheric pressure. As air rises, it expands and cools, which causes it to become more dense and create an area of high pressure. This high pressure can push down on the surrounding air, creating a slight increase in atmospheric pressure near the base of the tree.
There is a weak correlation between tree height and atmospheric pressure. As trees grow taller, they can slightly increase atmospheric pressure near their base. However, this effect is minimal compared to other factors that influence atmospheric pressure, such as weather patterns and altitude.
Tree height does not have a significant effect on weather patterns. While trees can create small areas of high pressure near their base, this does not impact larger weather systems. Other factors, such as temperature, humidity, and wind patterns, have a much greater influence on weather patterns.
No, tree height cannot be used to accurately predict changes in atmospheric pressure. While trees can have a small effect on atmospheric pressure, this effect is not significant enough to be used as a predictor. Meteorologists use other methods, such as weather balloons and satellites, to measure and track changes in atmospheric pressure.
Atmospheric pressure does not directly affect tree growth. However, changes in atmospheric pressure can impact weather patterns, which can in turn affect the amount of sunlight, nutrients, and moisture that trees receive. These factors can ultimately affect tree growth and health.