Plants absorb water from the soil or water reservoir and add it to the atmosphere as vapour by ___ .

Photosynthesis

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Absorption

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Solution

The correct option is D Transpiration
The circulation of water also occurs through plants and animals. Plants absorb water from the soil or a water reservoir and add it to the air (atmosphere) as vapour by transpiration. This plays a role in determining the microclimate around them.

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Transpiration is a process in which plants

(a) receive water from the soil
(b) Absorb water vapour from the air
(c) prepare food from the water
(d) release water in the form of water vapour

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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