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Question
Give a reason/suitable explanation.
Leaves of some plants wilt during midday and recover in the evening.
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Solution
During midday, the high rate of transpiration causes certain plant foliage to wilt. The absorption of water compensates for the loss of water, which is why they typically recuperate in the evening.
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