Transpiration Flashcards

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What can be used to measure transpiration

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A potometer

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What affects the rate of transpiration

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  1. light intensity
  2. temperature
  3. wind speed
  4. humidity
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What even is transpiration?

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The LOSS of WATER from a PLANT

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What are the steps of transpiration

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  1. evaporation and diffusion of water from a plants surface
  2. This creates a shortage of water in the leaf, and so more water is drawn up through the XYLEM vessels to replace it
  3. this means more water is drawn up from the roots
  4. A constant transpiration stream
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