On a hot, windy day the rate of transpiration increases. Which explanation is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Water evaporates faster and wind keeps the vapour gradient steep
- Step 1: Heat gives water particles more energy. Step 2. Wind removes humid air, so diffusion out of the leaf is faster. Answer: Water evaporates faster and the wind keeps the water vapour gradient steep. Why not the others: Wind and heat do not slow evaporation.
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