Which of the following environmental factors will significantly increase the rate of transpiration?
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Correct answer: High wind speed
Wind removes the saturated 'boundary layer' of air from the leaf surface. This maintains a steep concentration gradient between the inside and outside of the leaf, accelerating transpiration.
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