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Comparison of Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

21.4 - Comparison of Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary data requirement for the Penman Method?

💡 Hint: Think about weather variables.

Question 2 Easy

True or False: The Blaney & Criddle Method requires detailed weather data.

💡 Hint: Consider the simplicity of the Blaney & Criddle Method.

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Question 1

Which method is physically based?

Penman Method
Blaney & Criddle Method
Both

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of each method.

Question 2

True or False: Blaney & Criddle method requires detailed data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what you learned about each method's requirements.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Using a case study, describe how the choice between Penman and Blaney & Criddle would affect water management strategies in a region with varying climatic conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider specific regional climate factors.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a dataset that includes crop yields and evapotranspiration rates from both methods. Discuss how inaccuracies in measurement can impact agricultural decisions.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of using accurate versus estimated ET data.

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