23.1.1 - Potential vs. Actual Evapotranspiration
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What does PET stand for and what does it represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum amount of water that can be evaporated.
Which is typically higher, AET or PET in a drought?
💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of water-limited conditions.
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What does the acronym AET stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'actual'.
In which condition is AET less than PET?
💡 Hint: Think about whether water is limiting the rate.
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Design an irrigation strategy based on AET and PET values for a farmer whose field shows significantly lower AET during summer.
💡 Hint: Consider how deep the water should go and how often.
Assess how increased temperatures due to climate change can globally affect AET and PET and outline one possible agricultural adaptation strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about coping with both rates adjusting.
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