Transpiration -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Transpiration”:

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Question 1: What is transpiration?

(a) The process of water absorption by roots
(b) The process of water movement from soil to leaves
(c) The process of water loss from leaves
(d) The process of sugar production in leaves

Question 2: Which of the following factors affect the rate of transpiration in plants?

(a) Humidity
(b) Light intensity
(c) Temperature
(d) All of the above

Question 3: Which type of plant is likely to have a higher rate of transpiration?

(a) A plant with small leaves
(b) A plant with large leaves
(c) A plant with thick cuticles
(d) A plant with fewer stomata

Question 4: What is the role of the stomata in transpiration?

(a) To absorb water from the soil
(b) To transport water from the roots to the leaves
(c) To release oxygen during photosynthesis
(d) To regulate the rate of water loss from leaves

Question 5: What is the significance of transpiration in plants?

(a) It helps to maintain water balance in the plant
(b) It facilitates the absorption of minerals and nutrients from the soil
(c) It cools the plant and prevents overheating
(d) All of the above

Question 6: Which of the following factors can decrease the rate of transpiration in plants?

(a) High humidity
(b) High-temperature
(c) High light intensity
(d) High wind speed

Question 7: Which of the following cells are responsible for the opening and closing of stomata?

(a) Guard cells
(b) Epidermal cells
(c) Mesophyll cells
(d) Xylem cells

Question 8: Which of the following tissues transports water from roots to the leaves in plants?

(a) Xylem
(b) Phloem
(c) Epidermis
(d) Mesophyll

Question 9: Which of the following environmental factors can increase the rate of transpiration in plants?

(a) High humidity
(b) Low temperature
(c) Low light intensity
(d) Low wind speed

Question 10: Which of the following is not a method of minimizing water loss in plants?

(a) Thick cuticles on leaves
(b) Reduced number of stomata
(c) Large surface area of leaves
(d) C4 photosynthesis