Question

Distinguish between evaporation and transpiration.

Answer 1

S.no.	Evaporation	Transpiration
1.	The process in which the liquid form of water changes into a gaseous form.	The process by which the water content in the plant is released into the atmosphere in the form of water vapour.
2.	The amount of water gets evaporated is about the same as the amount of water delivered to earth as precipitation.	The soil water content and the ability of the soil to conduct water the roots and the nature of the plant parts also determine the transpiration rate
3.	The rate of evaporation is low during the periods of calm winds than during windy times.	The rate of transpiration is affected by temperature, wind, and humidity.