The release of liquid water by leaves when soil moisture is high is known as:
A) vaporization.
B) photosynthesis.
C) guttation.
D) transpiration.
E) abscission.

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Guttation is the process where plants release excess water from the tips of their leaves when soil moisture levels are high, typically during the night when transpiration is low. This is different from transpiration, which involves the evaporation of water vapor through the stomata of the leaves.

The Release of Liquid Water by Leaves When Soil Moisture