Question

--------- of water occurs through the pores or very minute gaps in the leaves of the plant.

a boiling

b precipitation

c condensation

d transpiration

Explanation:

Transpiration is the process by which water is lost from plants through the pores (stomata) in their leaves. Boiling is a heating - related process not related to plant water loss in this context. Precipitation is water falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. Condensation is the change of water vapor to liquid water.

Answer:

D. transpiration