Geography GCSE
Transpiration
What Transpiration means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Transpiration
The process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.
Topics that use Transpiration
- The causes of drought are complex with some locations more vulnerable than others (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Transpiration in the exam
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