17.4 - Analytical Methods of Estimating Evaporation
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What does the Energy Budget Method rely on?
💡 Hint: Think of how energy flows relate to evaporation.
Name one limitation of the Mass Transfer Method.
💡 Hint: Consider how measurements can affect results.
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What does the Energy Budget Method primarily incorporate for evaporation estimation?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between energy and evaporation.
True or False: The Mass Transfer Method is complex and requires extensive data.
💡 Hint: Consider why simplicity makes it more practical.
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Consider a water body where direct evaporation isn’t measurable. Discuss how you would utilize multiple methods to estimate evaporation, considering accuracy and practicality.
💡 Hint: Think about integrating different approaches to address a common problem.
Argue the pros and cons of using Remote Sensing techniques versus in-situ measurements in estimating regional evaporation.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are valuable in your evaporation estimation approach.
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