16.4.4 - Empirical Formulas
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Practice Questions
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Define evaporation.
💡 Hint: Think about the hydrological cycle.
What does e_w represent in Mayer’s Formula?
💡 Hint: Look at conditions where water is at equilibrium.
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What does the acronym E represent in the empirical formulas?
💡 Hint: Recall the formulas' full context.
True or False: Rohwer’s Equation can be applied without knowing wind speed.
💡 Hint: Think about the variables in the equation.
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Evaluate the evaporation rate using both Mayer’s Formula and Rohwer’s Equation if e_w = 18 mm, e_a = 9 mm, and wind speed is 6 m/s.
💡 Hint: Watch how changing K and the speed affects the result.
In a scenario where there is a drought, analyze which formula would be the best to use, considering data availability. Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Issues of data accessibility and environmental observation count!
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