Question

Which of the following best describes what happens to water molecules after they are released from plants through transpiration?

a. They will combine to form runoff and flow into rivers, lakes, and oceans.
b. They will cool and form dew, clouds, or fog through condensation.
c. They will fall to Earth in the form of rain, sleet, or snow.
d. They will undergo evaporation and change to a gas.

Answer 1

i think its b, but in my notes after transpiration i have notes on precipitation, but they could be out of order. I am not sure, so confused!

Answer 2

I think your right! Condensation comes after transpiration in the water cycle, so my first guess would be B, however C looks like it mite be a possible answer?

Answer 3

but doesnt b come first then c
there would be no rain without clouds, right?

Answer 4

hello?

Answer 5

am i right?

Answer 6

Sorry I was eating, Yes I think you are right.

Answer 7

I think it's d, evaporation. The water will eventually do the other things on the list, but first it will evaporate.

Answer 8

Actually, I do think D is right! I haven't done this in a while so I was a little confused at first because from what I remember learning, I thought transpiration and evaporation were basically the same thing! However, they are not, evaporation can be defined as the process where liquid water is transformed into a gaseous state. Transpiration is the process of water loss from plants through stomata. So, therefore once transpiration happens evaporation must occur and that brings me to believe that yes "blues" was right and D is correct. Sorry for the confusion.

Answer 9

Transpiration occurs when water vapor leaves the leaf. So it's already in gas form, as I understand it - it's got to be a gas to get through the stomata. (D happens first, but I've decided the answer is B, because the water molecules are already in gas form when they are released from a plant during transpiration.).

Answer 10

I think, its A, hope tat helps , i mostly sure bt nt completely.