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Distinguish between evaporation and transpiration.

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Evaporation:

  • Process in which the liquid form of water changes into gaseous form.
  • Rate of evaporation is affected by temperature, Areal extent of surface water, wind and the atmospheric humidity.
  • 90% moisture in the atmosphere is contributed through evaporation. 

Transpiration:

  • Process by which the water content in the plant is released into the atmosphere in the form of water vapour.
  • Rate of Transpiration is affected temperature, wind and humidity.
  • 10% moisture is contributed through Transpiration.


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