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Chapter Transpiration Worksheet Solution
Chapter Transpiration Worksheet Solution
After several hours, the student measures the mass of each leaf again.
The graph shows his results.
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The student concludes that transpiration occurs mainly from the upper surface of leaves.
Evaluate this conclusion.
(3)
Mass is lost from lower surface/ mass is lost when upper surface covered
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There are few/no stomata on upper surface. Stomata is in the lower surface
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n,e student concludes that transpiration ocwrs mainly from &ht uppe,- w,1c¥:Ad -e.
Evaluate this condusion.
When the student put petroleum jelly on upper surface, the loss in mass was almost same the leaf in which
no petroleum jelly was applied. Hence, there is very little transpiration that occurs through the top of the leaf
The leaf in which petroleum jelly was applied at the bottom almost had no change in mass. The loss in mass
was similar to the leaf in which jelly was applied to both sides. So, we can conclude that transpiration occurs
mainly on the lower surface of leaves due to lots of stomata being present.
Hence, the student's conclusion is false. Transpiration does not occur mainly from the upper surface
of leaves.
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4 Translocation is the transport of the products of photosynthesis in a plant.
A scientist investigates the effect of sulfur dioxide gas, a common air pollutant, on the
rate of translocation in young bean plants.
She uses this method.
• select young bean plants that each have one mature leaf and one young leaf
that is still growing
• expose some of the plants to sulfur dioxide gas, a common air pollutant
• measure the rate of translocation in the plants exposed to sulfur dioxide gas
• measure the rate of translocation in the plants not exposed to sulfur dioxide gas
(a) (i) Identify the independent variable in this investigation.
(1)
sulfur dioxide
rate of translocation
temperature
(b) The diagram shows one of the young bean plants viewed from above.
young leaf
stem
(i) Draw an arrow on the diagram to show the main direction of translocation.
(1)
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(c) The scientist compares the results for the two groups of plants.
She realises that sulfur dioxide might directly affect the rate of translocation or affect
the rate of photosynthesis.
Explain why changing the rate of photosynthesis would change the rate of translocation.
(3)
Changing the rate of photosynthesis would change the rate of translocation
when the fuel is burned. When sulfur dioxide dissolves in water droplets in clouds, it
makes the rain more acidic than normal. This is called acid rain.
Acid rain damages the waxy layer on the leaves of trees. This makes it
more difficult for trees to absorb the minerals they need for healthy growth
and they may die. Acid rain also makes rivers and lakes too acidic for
some aquatic life to survive.
lowers pH
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2 Bethany wanted to compare the mass of water lost from the upper surface and the
lower surface of a leaf.
She set up an experiment using four leaves from the same species of tree. She
estimated the surface area of each leaf by drawing around its outline on squared
paper as shown in the diagram.
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(b) She applied a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the leaves as described below.
She then carefully weighed the leaves and recorded their mass. She hung the
leaves by their stalks from a wire as shown. She left the leaves for 6 hours and
then carefully weighed them again.
(e) State one variable that Bethany should control in this experiment.
(1)
light
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(f) (i) Complete the table to show the order in which the leaves A to Dare most
likely to lose mass.
(2)
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s Explain how the rare of transpln1t1Pn I• affe,terl PY c:han011• In lh'11,1nvhnnn, 11\1
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1. Temperature - when the temperature increases, air becomes dry. As dry air can absorb more water,
there is more water loss and rate of transpiration increases. Evaporation and diffusion are faster at
higher temperatures, increasing transpiration. The opposite will happen in lower temperatures.
2. Air current - When the wind speed increases and there is high air current, moving air removes
saturated air surrounding the plant which is replaced with dry air. As dry air can absorb more water,
there is more water loss and rate of transpiration increases. The opposite will happen in lower air
current.
3. Light - When the light intensity is increased, guard cells become turgid and the stomata open. This
increases rate of transpiration. The opposite will happen when light intesity is decreased.
4. Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air. In high humidity, air absorbs less water. So less
transpiration. The opposite happens in low humid conditions.
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10 Steven wanted to measure the rate of water loss from a leafy shoot. He set up this
apparatus in normal laboratory conditions.
leafy shoot
capillary tube
-�-water
potometer
(b) Name the process by which a plant loses water.
(1)
transpiration
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(c) Describe how Steven should set up the apparatus and how he should then use it
to estimate the rate of water loss from the leafy shoot.
(4)
can be measured
noted
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(d) Steven carried out three further experiments. He used the same plant, but changed
one condition in each experiment.
The table shows the percentage change in rate of water loss for each condition
when compared to Steven's original experiment.
replaced with dry air. As dry air can absorb more water, there is
guard cell become flaccid, stomata close and there is less water loss.
(e) Suggest how Steven could increase the wind around the leafy shoot.
(1)
fan / hairdryer / outdoors / put in a draught / put
in open window
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2 A student sets up this apparatus to investigate the transpiration rate of a plant.
cotton
wool
water
electronic
balance
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(a) (i ) Suggest how the student could determine the transpiration rate of the plant.
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Take initial measurement of the mass of the plant. Then measure the
mass of plant again using electronic balance after a period of time. Then
compare the results to find change in mass of plant and hence, find rate
of transpiration.
(ii) Draw a diagram of the apparatus that the student should set up as a control.
(3)
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(b) The student changes the conditions in which the plant is kept. This affects the
transpiration rate of the plant.
Change in
Change of condition Explanation for change in transpiration rate
transpiration rate
more (kinetic) energy / more
warmer air increase evaporation / molecules move faster/
dry air absorbs more water
because it supplies mineral ions to the plant by uptake of water from the soil,
prevents wilting and allows for water transport needed photosynthesis.
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7 A student uses this apparatus to investigate the effect of nitrate ions on the growth of plants.
young plant
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• A young plant is grown in a sterile solution containing all the mineral ions needed
for growth.
• The student also carries out the experiment with young plants grown in a sterile
solution that contains all the mineral ions except nitrate.
• The student measures the length of the stem of each plant every five days.
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(a) Describe the growth of the plants in each solution.
(2)
(b) Explain why young plants absorb more mineral ions when air is bubbled through
the solutions.
(3)
(c) (i) Suggest why each solution is sterilised at the start of this investigation.
(2)
(ii) Suggest why the glass jar is surrounded by cardboard during this investigation.
(2)
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( d) (i) Identify the dependent variable in this investigation.
(1)
length
(ii) Name one biotic (living) variable that should be controlled in this investigation.
(1)
age
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Transpiration rate reaches 50 and then stops.
Transpiration is much more in moving air because air current increases rate of water
loss. Transpiration rate keeps increasing.
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(iii) Explain the effect that moving air has on transpiration rate.
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(bl Some useful substances are dissolved In the water that Is taktn up by pliln.
Name one of these substances.
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mineral ion / salt
(cl This apparatus can be used to Investigate the rate of wattr uptt� by I lttfy .shoot,
ltafy shoot
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(i) Describe one precaution you would take when setting up this apparatus.
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