Which of the following options is the process of evaporation of water from the surface of leaves?
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condensation
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perspiration
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transpiration
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respiration
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Condensation is the change of water from its gaseous form (water vapour) into liquid water. Perspiration, also known as sweating or diaphoresis, is the production of fluids secreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. Respiration is defined as the movement of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of carbon dioxide in the opposite direction. Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapour and is released in the atmosphere.