19.1 - Evapotranspiration – Definition and Concept
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Practice Questions
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Define evapotranspiration in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Think about what processes contribute to ET.
What does evaporation involve?
💡 Hint: Focus on where the loss of water happens.
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What are the two main components of evapotranspiration?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition.
True or False: Evapotranspiration only occurs in plants.
💡 Hint: Think about where evaporation happens.
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Given a soil moisture level of 15%, calculate the potential and actual evapotranspiration in arid conditions where PET is estimated at 5 mm/day.
💡 Hint: Look at how soil moisture affects evaporation rates.
Describe how changes in temperature and humidity could alter ET levels in an agricultural setting.
💡 Hint: Consider how weather changes impact water loss.
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