Water's ability to move against gravity in a narrow space, such as a tube, is called
A - Hydrogen bonding
B - Osmosis
C - Capillary action
D - Cohesion
Answer: C - Capillary action
Capillary action is the ascension of liquids through a slim tube, cylinder, or permeable substance due to adhesive and cohesive forces interacting between the liquid and the surface. These together allow water to move against gravity.