Process through which plants release moisture into the atmosphere is called _____.

water cycle

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water harvesting

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evaporation

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transpiration

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Solution

The correct option is D
transpiration

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 to the atmosphere. It is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.

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(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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