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Which statement best describes the process of transpiration?

The process that allows plants to move water from the roots to the branches and leaves.


The process that causes the surface of leaves to lose water to the atmosphere.


The process of moving between different locations.


The process that allows thermal energy to be transferred inside of a plant specifically it's leaves.

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Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere.

The closest to this definition would be the 2nd option.
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