Result :

A) Experiment 3.2
Condition Presence of light Absence of light
Mass of apparatus at the 300 300
beginning of the
experiment (g)
Mass of apparatus at the 260 285
end of the experiment (g)

Rate of transpiration 300 – 260 300 – 285

= Difference in mass 3 x 60 3 x 60
Time taken = 0.22 = 0.08
 Result :
A) Experiment 3.3
Condition Presence of light Absence of light
Mass of apparatus at the 300 300
beginning of the
experiment (g)
Mass of apparatus at the 282 263
end of the experiment (g)

Rate of transpiration 300 – 282 300 – 263

= Difference in mass 3 x 60 3 x 60
Time taken = 0.10 = 0.21
 Result :
A) Experiment 3.4
Condition Presence of light Absence of light
Mass of apparatus at the 300 300
beginning of the
experiment (g)
Mass of apparatus at the 279 250
end of the experiment (g)

Rate of transpiration 300 – 279 300 – 250

= Difference in mass 3 x 60 3 x 60
Time taken = 0.12 = 0.28
 Result :
A) Experiment 3.5
Condition Presence of light Absence of light
Mass of apparatus at the 300 300
beginning of the
experiment (g)
Mass of apparatus at the 258 279
end of the experiment (g)

Rate of transpiration 300 – 258 300 – 279

= Difference in mass 3 x 60 3 x 60
Time taken = 0.23 = 0.12
EXERCISE.

1 – Why is there a change in the mass

of the plant in each experiment?
The loss of water from plants
through the leaves.
2 – What is this process called based
on your answer in 1?
Transpiration.
3– What are the factors affecting the
rate of transpiration?
Light intensity, air humidity,
temperature and movement of
air.
4– What is the purpose of putting a
layer of oil on the surface of the
water?
To prevent the evaporation of
water.
5 – Plants usually have fewer stomata on
the top surface of their leaves compared
to the bottom surface of the leaves. Why?

To reduce excessive water loss from

transpiration because the top
surface of leaves are more exposed
to the sunlight.
6- How do plants that live in desert
adapt themselves with the condition
of water scarcity (less water)?

Stomata remain closed during

daytime and only open at night to
prevent loss of water.
7 – State the rate of transpiration .
(increases or decreases) in each
following conditions.
Condition Rate of transpiration

a) Still air
Decreases

b) Damp area Decreases

c) Hot day
Increases

d) Dark area
Decreases