Factors Affecting Transpiration

Question 1

Different ____________ Affect the Rate of Transpiration. What are they?

Answer 1

Conditions.

• Temperature.
• Humidity.
• Light Intensity.

Question 2

Anything that Increases the Rate of Photosynthesis will Increase the Rate of _______________, Because More ___________ Open Up to Let in Carbon Dioxide. When Stomata are Open, the Rate at Which __________ is Lost by Evaporation and Diffusion ________________.

Answer 2

Transpiration…Stomata…Water…Increases…

Question 3

Molecules Move ___________ as the Temperature Increases, so Diffusion Occurs More Rapidly.

Answer 3

Faster.

Question 4

The Rate of Photosynthesis ____________ as the Temperature Rises, so More Stomata will be Open for Gas _____________ to Take Place.

Answer 4

Increases…Exchange…

Question 5

Most of the Stomata are Found on the ____________ of Leaves which Protects Them From the Direct Light and Energy of the _____.

Answer 5

Underside…Sun…

Question 6

If a Plant Begins to Lose Water Faster than it is _____________ by Roots, which Drastic Measures will Occur?

Answer 6

Replaced.

• The Whole Plant May Wilt.
• The Stomata Closes.

Question 7

A _____________ can be Used to show how the Uptake of Water by a Plant Changes in Different Conditions.

Answer 7

Potometer.