Multiple choice

What part of the water cycle occurs when tree leaves release water vapor into the atmosphere?

  1. transpiration

  2. sublimation

  3. evaporation

  4. infiltration
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Explanation

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 vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

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