19 - Evapotranspiration
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Define evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Think about the processes involved in losing water.
What does PE stand for in the context of ET?
💡 Hint: It indicates the maximum level of ET.
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What is evapotranspiration?
💡 Hint: Think about what ET measures.
True or False: Actual Evapotranspiration can never be greater than Potential Evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Think about environmental constraints.
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Analyze the effect of increased average temperatures on PET and AET in arid regions. Provide two specific examples of how this might change agricultural practices.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature, evaporation, and crop choice.
Devise a study to compare ET measurements using the Hargreaves method and lysimeters. What key factors would need to be controlled?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of consistent conditions for accurate results.
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