The potential for evaporative water loss by terrestrial organisms

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Evaporative water loss is the loss of water through evaporation from the skin or respiratory surfaces of an organism. Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) is the difference between the amount of moisture in the air and the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold. As VPD increases, the air becomes drier and the potential for evaporative water loss increases. Therefore, the correct choice is C: increases with increased vapor pressure deficit.

The Potential for Evaporative Water Loss by Terrestrial Organisms