Transpiration Refers to

question 97

Multiple Choice

Transpiration refers to

• A)the movement of free water molecules away from a wet surface.
• B)the outward movement of water from plant leaves.
• C)an amount of moisture loss from the surface that cannot be measured.
• D)evaporation.
• E)the amount of water plants absorb from the soil through root systems.

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors with the same resources.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, or firm to produce a good more efficiently than another entity, using fewer resources.

Fewer Resources

A situation or condition where there is a reduced availability of inputs or factors of production such as land, labor, and capital.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.