16.6.1. Definition

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define evapotranspiration in one sentence.

   Hint

   Consider both soil and plants in your definition.

2. 2.

   What does PET stand for?

   Hint

   It's the maximum possible water loss rate.

3. 3.

   What is evapotranspiration?

   Hint

   Think about what happens to water in nature.

4. 4.

   Is Potential Evapotranspiration higher than Actual Evapotranspiration?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the definitions of each term.

5. 5.

   A farmer wants to compare PET and AET for crops. Given weather data shows high humidity and low soil moisture, discuss how this affects both rates and water management decisions.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between soil conditions and atmospheric factors.

6. 6.

   Design a water allocation model considering varying evapotranspiration rates across different crops in a region. Include factors such as soil type and climate.

   Hint

   Consider the local environmental conditions influencing evapotranspiration.