23.1 - Concept of Actual Evapotranspiration
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Define Actual Evapotranspiration (AET).
💡 Hint: Think of it as what happens in real conditions.
What does PET stand for?
💡 Hint: It refers to the maximum under ideal conditions.
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What is the main distinction between AET and PET?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both terms.
True or False: AET can never exceed PET.
💡 Hint: Consider what each term represents.
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Consider an area during a drought where the soil moisture content is at 20% of field capacity. Discuss how this affects plant transpiration.
💡 Hint: Relate soil moisture levels to transpiration pressure.
Identify a situation where AET approaches PET and explain the environmental factors contributing to this.
💡 Hint: Consider both available resources when discussing this similarity.
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