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Define transpiration.

When water evaporates out of a leaf through open stomata.

Evaporation

Name the four factors that affect transpiration.

Temperature, humidity, air flow and light intensity.

How does air flow affect transpiration? Name two ways.

-increases the rate of evaporation


-keeps the concentration gradient steep by blowing away water vapour in the air.