The release of water vapor to the atmosphere by plants is called ________.

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor to the atmosphere through small pores in their leaves called stomata. Evaporation refers to the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, but this term is typically used to describe the process occurring in open bodies of water rather than in plants. Degassing refers to the release of dissolved gases from water, and infiltration refers to the process by which water seeps into the ground.

The Release of Water Vapor to the Atmosphere by Plants