17.3 - Evaporimeters (Evaporation Pans)
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What is an evaporimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about what it measures.
Name one type of evaporimeter.
💡 Hint: It's the most commonly used type.
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What is the primary function of an evaporimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about what the instrument was designed for.
True or False: The Class A Evaporation Pan is the least commonly used type of evaporimeter.
💡 Hint: Consider its prevalence in applications.
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Design an experiment using the Class A Evaporation Pan to measure evaporation in a controlled environment versus an open field. Discuss variables and how you would account for them.
💡 Hint: What factors might play into how much evaporation occurs in each environment?
Analyze how the selection of an evaporimeter type can affect the outcome of a hydrological study. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider specific conditions or studies where one type might be favored over another.
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