Enviromental Factors that affect transpiration and how Flashcards
1
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High temperature = rapid transpiration
A
It causes water to evaporate and water vapor to diffuse
2
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What is transpiration?
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The loss of water vapor from the leaves
3
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Low humidty = rapid transpiration
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The concentration gradient is high in the air, so water vapor diffuses easily
4
Q
High humitidy = slow
A
Air is surrounded by water vapor so the concentration gradient is low
5
Q
High wind speed= rapid
A
More water vapor is carried away so more water vapor can be transpired quickly
6
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Low temp=slow
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This is because water vapor is being evaporated slowly due to low temp
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