Which Statement About the Condition Known as Pubescence is False

Question

Which statement about the condition known as pubescence is false?
A) Light-colored hairs lower absorption of solar radiation by the leaf surface.
B) Light-colored hairs decrease the effectiveness of convective heat loss.
C) Light-colored hairs increase the effectiveness of latent heat transfer.
D) Pubescence results in a trade-off between two opposing heat exchange mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

Light-colored hairs do not increase the effectiveness of latent heat transfer; they primarily affect solar radiation absorption and convective heat loss.