Fill in the blanks:

1. Transpiration is the loss of water as water ………… from the ………… parts of the plant.

2. Closing of ………… and shedding of leaves reduce ………….

3. Transpiration helps in creating …………. force and in eliminating excess………….

Answers:

1. Transpiration is the loss of water as water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.

2. Closing of stomata and shedding of leaves reduce transpiration

3. Transpiration helps in creating suction force and in eliminating excess water