16.6 - Evapotranspiration
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Define evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Consider the two processes it combines.
What does PET stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of what this term indicates about conditions.
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What is the main difference between PET and AET?
💡 Hint: Think about what each term signifies.
True or False: Evapotranspiration includes both evaporation from soil and transpiration from plants.
💡 Hint: Consider what the term implies.
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Calculate the AET if the PET is 5 mm and observed conditions in the field allow only 3 mm of moisture to evaporate.
💡 Hint: Consider what each term means in practical terms.
Discuss the implications of a high PET in a region suffering from drought. How would this affect water resource management?
💡 Hint: Think about balancing water supply and demand.
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