On a hot summer day cooling of the plant occurs due to

Loss of water vapours from leaf

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Transport of water in plant

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Loss of liquid water

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Loss of water from entire plant

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Solution

The correct option is C Loss of water vapours from leaf
Loss of water from the surface of the leaves in form of water vapours is known as transpiration. This process causes the cooling effect in plants on a hot summer day. This process is similar to sweating that occurs in humans.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Loss of water vapours from leaf'.

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Explain why in hot summer days water remains cool in earthen pots.

Transpiration is best defined as

(a) loss of water by the plant.

(b) evaporation of water from the aerial surfaces of a plant.

(d) release of water by a plant into the atmosphere.

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