TRANSPIRATION

Transpiration is an important part of the WATER CYCLE.

It is part of the EVAPORATION step.

ROOTS

ROOTS

• Roots are the first part of the plants to start growing. They collect water and anchor the plant in place.
• The first part of transpiration is when water gets sucked up the root.

XYLEM

XYLEM

• The xylem are thin tube-like structures running through the stem of the plant.
• They function similarly to straws because they suck up water.

LEAVES

LEAVES

• The leaves have tiny veins in them and the water runs through the veins.
• Water going through the leaves is an important part of photosynthesis.

STOMATES

STOMATES

• Stomates are tiny holes on the leaf of the plant.
• Water going out these holes is the last step of transpiration.

GUARD CELLS

GUARD CELLS

• Guard cells help close the stomates when there is a drought (less rain).
• This helps save the water that is in the plant and to slow transpiration.

WATER VAPOR

WATER VAPOR

• After the water vapor goes out the stomates, it goes into the sky and condensation begins.
• This step is part of the EVAPORATION process

Afterward, the clouds turn into rain and the cycle starts all over again! :D