Transpiration Flashcards
1
Q
Transpiration
A
The water lost from a plant through the stomata
2
Q
Factors affecting transpiration
A
Wind intensity
Humidity
Temperature
3
Q
Wind intensity
A
The strong winds increase the rate of transpiration and pushes the water molecules out of the stomata
4
Q
Humidity
A
If you increase humidity, it decreases the rate if transpiration due to heat
5
Q
Temperature
A
As the temperature increases, this increases evaporation and therefore, it increases the water loss
6
Q
How do plants reduce water loss?
A
The stomata is closed by the guard cells
7
Q
What happens if there is too much water loss?
A
The plant wilts or even dies
