Correct Answer: A. protecting force

Correct Answer: D. equlity capital

Correct Answer: D) Constantly absorb water

Explanation

The xylem is a type of plant tissue that is responsible for transporting water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant. However, in addition to its transport function, the xylem also provides support to the plant. The question asks why this is the case, and presents four possible options to choose from. Option A suggests that the xylem is located internally, Option B suggests that it is tubular, and Option C suggests that it has rigid thick walls. However, the correct answer is Option D, which states that the xylem constantly absorbs water. The absorption of water by the xylem causes it to become rigid and stiff, providing support to the plant. This is because water molecules are attracted to each other and tend to stick together, a property known as cohesion. As water is absorbed into the xylem, the cohesive forces between water molecules cause the xylem to become turgid and rigid, which in turn helps to support the plant. It's important to note that while all of the options presented in the question may have some relevance to the xylem's role in supporting plants, only Option D is the correct answer. To learn more about this, please read the relevant sections of the recommended textbooks.

Correct Answer: D. 6.5°C per 1000m

Correct Answer: B) the electrochemical equivalent

Explanation

(a) Reasons why the production of consumer goods is common in developing countries:

(i) Inadequate capital/less capital intensive (ii) Requires limited posser supply (iii) High demand for consumer goods.

(iv)Availability of unskilled labour

(v) Inadequate skilled labour (vi)Availability of good transport network

(vii) Availability of local raw materials (viii) Low level of technology (ix) Need to conserve foreign exchange (x) Little space and land requirement

(b) Factors which influence industrial locations:(i) Nearness to source of raw Materials (ii) Political stability,

(iii) Nearness to Market/demand (iv) Availability of labour/skilled and unskilled

(v) Availability of capital

(vi) Government policy (vii) Improved transportation network (viii) Nearness to port facilities. (ix) Preference of entrepreneur

(x) Availability of power/fuel (xi) Development of infrastructural facilities!social amenities

(xii) Availability of water (xiii) Presence of support services (xiv) Presence of industrial estates/economy of scale (xv) Availability of large land for expansion

Correct Answer: A. 4.0g

Correct Answer: D. predisposing soil to leaching

Correct Answer: C. 2.598

Correct Answer: B. broke down

Explanation

Broke down means to fail to function; cease to be useful, effective

Since the opposing parties could not come to an agreement, the peace talks broke down