Water is able to travel against gravity, from the roots of a plant to the leaves at the top of the plant. which of the following processes best explains the movement of water in this phenomenon? choose 1 choose 1 (choice a) a surface tension, when the adhesive forces are stronger than the cohesive forces. (choice b) b capillary action, when adhesive forces are stronger than cohesive forces. (choice c) c surface tension, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces. (choice d) d capillary action, which occurs when the cohesive forces are stronger than the adhesive forces.