16.6.1 - Definition
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Define evapotranspiration in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Consider both soil and plants in your definition.
What does PET stand for?
💡 Hint: It's the maximum possible water loss rate.
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What is evapotranspiration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water in nature.
Is Potential Evapotranspiration higher than Actual Evapotranspiration?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of each term.
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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.
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.
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