Transpiration Flashcards
1
Q
Open stomata
A
To take in CO2 but water is lost
2
Q
Transpiration Stream
A
Water evapourating from leaves pulls more water up xylem to replace it
3
Q
How do warm and sunny increase transpiration?
A
Increases rate of photosynthesis so more stomato open
4
Q
How do hot dry and windy increase transpiration?
A
They increase the rate of evapouration so more transpitation happens
5
Q
Stomato on lower side of leaf
A
Protects from direct sunlight and energy
6
Q
Plants remain wilted until
A
Sun goes in, temperature drops, it rains
