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Biogeochemical Cycles in Ecosystems

Question 4 • PT-GSE Environmental Science B-IC – 81

Which disruption in the water cycle would most likely affect photosynthesis?

Answer
A
heat causing an excess of transpiration
B
heat causing an excess of evaporation
C
heat causing an excess of condensation
D
heat causing an excess of precipitation

Explanation

Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from plants, mainly through their leaves. Excessive transpiration can leave plants short of water, causing them to close leaf pores and take in less carbon dioxide, which reduces photosynthesis. Therefore, heat causing excess transpiration is the disruption most likely to affect photosynthesis.

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