In which environment is transpiration likely to make the greatest contributor to the cooling of a leaf?
A) A tropical rainforest at noon on a sunny day
B) A hot desert at noon on a cloudy day during a summer drought
C) A boreal forest at noon on the coldest day during the winter
D) A tundra grassland at noon during the winter

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Transpiration is most effective in cooling leaves in environments with high temperatures and sunlight, such as a tropical rainforest at noon on a sunny day, where the process can occur rapidly due to the availability of water and high humidity.

In Which Environment Is Transpiration Likely to Make the Greatest