Why does water rise in a U-tube when you blow across it?

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A person blows across the top of one arm of a U-tube partially filled with water. The water in that arm...?
The answer is rises slightly: The water in that arm rises slightly.

I really couldn't figure out why. Could someone help get me on the right track?
 
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