Investigating transpiration (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What equipment is used to measure transpiration rate in plants?
What equipment is used to measure transpiration rate in plants?
Potometer
What does a potometer directly measure?
What does a potometer directly measure?
Water uptake by the plant
How does a potometer track transpiration?
How does a potometer track transpiration?
By tracking an air bubble in a tube
What happens to transpiration rate when light intensity increases?
What happens to transpiration rate when light intensity increases?
Transpiration rate increases
Why does more light increase transpiration rate?
Why does more light increase transpiration rate?
Stomata open wider for gas exchange
What effect does increased temperature have on transpiration rate?
What effect does increased temperature have on transpiration rate?
Transpiration rate increases
How does temperature affect water loss from leaves?
How does temperature affect water loss from leaves?
Heat makes molecules move faster
What happens to transpiration rate when air movement increases?
What happens to transpiration rate when air movement increases?
Transpiration rate increases
Why does wind increase transpiration rate?
Why does wind increase transpiration rate?
It blows water vapour away from leaves
When are plants most likely to wilt?
When are plants most likely to wilt?
Hot, windy, sunny weather
Why is transpiration rate lower in still air?
Why is transpiration rate lower in still air?
Water vapour builds up around leaves
What formula calculates water volume used? ( = radius, distance in mm)
What formula calculates water volume used? ( = radius, distance in mm)
Volume = distance ×