In a field experiment you noted that 300 tons of water was transpired to produce 1 ton of corn (dry weight).If alfalfa had been grown in the same field instead of corn,which of the following would most likely have been the amount of water transpired?
A)500 tons
B)300 tons
C)275 tons
D)250 tons
E)depends on the climate in the area of the experiment

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Alfalfa typically requires more water than corn to grow, so it would likely have transpired more than the 300 tons of water used by corn.

In a Field Experiment You Noted That 300 Tons of Water