Given below are two statements : Statement I : The forces generated transpiration can lift a xylem-sized column of water over 130 meters height. Statement II : Transpiration cools leaf surfaces sometimes 10 to 15 degrees evaporative cooling. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Transpiration pull is strong enough to lift water to great heights (over 130m in tall trees like redwoods). Transpiration also provides a significant cooling effect on leaf surfaces through evaporation.
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