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Distinguish between evaporation and transpiration.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| 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. |
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