Transport in Plants Question 51
51. At constant temperature, the rate of transpiration will be higher at
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(a) Sea level
(b) $1 km$ below sea level
(c) $1 km$ above sea level
(d) $1.5 km$ above sea level
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Answer : d
Hints & Solutions
(d) The rate of transpiration is inversely proportional to the atmospheric pressure. Increased height above the sea level lowers the atmospheric pressure and increases the rate of evaporation.
