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16.6.3. Actual Evapotranspiration (AET)
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- 1.
What does AET stand for?
Hint
Think about the process of losing water.
- 2.
Is AET the same as PET?
Hint
Remember the difference between actual and potential.
- 3.
What does AET stand for?
- Actual Evapotranspiration
- Annual Evaporation
- None of the above
Hint
Remember this is about actual loss versus potential.
- 4.
True or False: AET is always higher than PET.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider what each term means.
- 5.
Given a scenario with 30°C temperature and 60% humidity, estimate the expected AET change if the temperature rises to 35°C.
Hint
Consider the relationship between temperature and evaporation rates.
- 6.
Using the Penman-Monteith equation, explain how you would calculate AET given specific temperature, humidity, and wind speed data.
Hint
Double-check the formula components and what data you need.
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