Question

Which of the following statement is true for evaporation and transpiration process?

• A. Evaporation is faster than transpiration.
• B. Transpiration is faster than evaporation.
• C. Both are slow processes.
• D. Both are fast processes.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Evaporation is faster than transpiration.

Evaporation is the loss of water from the surface of water bodies. Transpiration is the loss of water from the aerial parts of plants. The process of evaporation is comparatively faster than the process of transpiration.