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The investigation aimed to compare the rate of transpiration among eight plant species under different environmental conditions, specifically heat, light, and wind. Results indicated that the Rubber Plant exhibited the highest transpiration rate, while English Ivy transpired the least, with wind being the most significant factor affecting transpiration. The study also outlined necessary precautions, limitations, and a marking scheme for assessing the experiment.

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The investigation aimed to compare the rate of transpiration among eight plant species under different environmental conditions, specifically heat, light, and wind. Results indicated that the Rubber Plant exhibited the highest transpiration rate, while English Ivy transpired the least, with wind being the most significant factor affecting transpiration. The study also outlined necessary precautions, limitations, and a marking scheme for assessing the experiment.

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INTRODUCTION

In this investigation, the rate of transpiration was compared for eight plant species under
varying environmental conditions. The effect of heat, light and wind on the rate of
transpiration will be investigated.
SUBJECT: CSEC BIOLOGY
DATE: December 16, 2024
PRACTICAL#:
TITLE: TRANSPIRATION RATE
AIM: To determine to what extent various factors, affect the rate of transpiration.
METHOD

1. A named plant was placed into the potometer (transpiration apparatus).


2. The stop-clock which will run for 1 hour was started.
3. The volume of water that was released from the plant was recorded in the correct
column.
4. The plant was left in place, and the heater was placed in front of it.
5. The stop-clock was started the volume of water released from the plant was recorded in
the correct column.
6. The heater was replaced with the fan and step 5 was repeated.
7. The fan was replaced with the lamp and step 5 was repeated.
8. Steps 1-7 were repeated with the other 7 plants.
9. The table of information was completed.
TABLE SHOWING RESULTS OF VARYING FACTORS ON THE RATES OF TRANSPIRATION

PLANT VOLUME OF WATER EVAPORATED FROM LEAF (mL)


SPECIES CONTOL HEATER FAN LIGHT AVERAGE
VOLUME
English Ivy 1.8 3.2 5.1 2.1 3.1
Weeping Fig 3.3 4.9 6.1 2.5 4.2
Dieffenbachia 4.1 6.0 7.7 3.9 5.4
Devils Ivy 2.9 4.1 4.6 3.0 3.7
Arrowhead 3.6 6.6 7.5 4.0 5.4
Coleus 0.9 3.9 6.0 3.0 3.5
Geranium 1.2 5.8 4.7 2.4 3.5
Rubber Plant 4.9 6.8 8.4 4.3 6.1
Zebra Plant 4.2 6.1 7.6 3.2 5.3
DISCUSSION

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water in the form of water vapor

through small holes in the leaves called the stomata. Five factors that affect transpiration rate

are wind speed, humidity, temperature, light and water availability. The factors observed in

this experiment were wind, temperature and light. Wind increases transpiration rate by

increasing the movement of water from the leaf surface more quickly. Heat increases

evaporation and causing the stomata to open losing water more quickly. Light initially increase

transpiration as the stomata open to capture carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.

The plants in order of fastest to slowest transpiration were Rubber plant, Dieffenbachia,

Zebra plant, arrowhead, Weeping fig, Devil’s ivy, coleus, Geranium, English Ivy. The conditions

that cause the fastest to slowest transpiration were wind speed, heat, light. Light had

transpiration values lower than even the control. English Ivy, Devils Ivy or Coleus transpire

least on a hot, windy day.

1. Which two plants would transpire least in a hot, windy environment? Explain.

2. Which two plants probably have stomata that close quite slowly on bright and sunny

days? Explain.

CONCLUSION

Of the three conditions observed which one caused transpiration to occur the fastest and
which one the slowest?

PRECAUTIONS
State at least 2 factors that must be kept constant for each plant during the experiment.

LIMITATIONS

State 2 sources of error if this experiment were to actually be performed.


Lab Link: https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/biology/ejss_model_transpiration/transpiration_Simulation.xhtml

TRANSPIRATION LAB MARK SCHEME


SKILL ASSESSED: ORR

CRITERIA POSSIBLE MARKS


MARKS AWARDED
 Format
-Headings in correct order 1
-Correct content under each heading 1
 Method
-Properly sequenced method. 1
-Correct grammar, reported speech used within method. 1
 Tables/Graphs
-Proper table of results showing water loss for each plant type 1
-Proper line graph or bar graph showing the water loss of ONE
named plant for all condition, including the CONTROL 2

 Observations
-Correct information (water loss) for each plant tabulated 3
TOTAL 10

TRANSPIRATION LAB MARK SCHEME


SKILL ASSESSED: AI

CRITERIA POSSIBLE MARKS


MARKS AWARDED
 Background information
-Transpiration defined 1
-5 factors affecting transpiration rate listed and the effects of
the THREE featured in this experiment (WIND, HEAT, LIGHT). 3

 Interpretation of Results
-Plants listed in order of those showing fastest to slowest rate
of transpiration. (They may be grouped) 1
-Conditions listed in order of the one that causes fastest
transpiration rate to the one causing slowest transpiration
rate. 1
-States the condition for which the control had a greater effect
on transpiration rate. 1
 Precautions and Limitations
-TWO possible precautions 1
-TWO possible limitations 1
 Conclusions
-Ranks the conditions (FAN, HEATER, LIGHT) in order that
causes the greatest to least amount of water loss, in general. 1
TOTAL 10

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