Activity 5.8, comparing water loss from a potted plant versus a stick under a plastic sheet in sunlight, is designed to demonstrate:
Question
Activity 5.8, comparing water loss from a potted plant versus a stick under a plastic sheet in sunlight, is designed to demonstrate:
Photosynthesis
Transpiration through the aerial parts of the plant
Root pressure only
Osmosis in roots
Answer
Transpiration through the aerial parts of the plant
Detailed Explanation
By comparing moisture collected under the plastic sheet for a plant versus a bare stick, the activity demonstrates water loss through transpiration from the plant's aerial parts.