Paper 2: Water Uptake In Plants? Flashcards

1
Q

What can change the rate of water uptake in plants?

A

Environmental factors

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2
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How can light intensity affect transpiration?

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High light intensity causes the stomata to open - this increases the rate of evaporation of water from leaf so more water is taken up to replace this

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3
Q

How does air movements effect on transpiration?

A

Wind blows moist air away from the stomata keeping the difference gradient high - more air movement, higher transportation rate

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What affect does temperature have on effects on transpiration?

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Higher the temperature, more energy water molecules have so they move faster meaning a faster rate of transpiration

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