19.3 - Factors Affecting Evapotranspiration
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What is evapotranspiration?
💡 Hint: Think about both evaporation and transpiration.
List two climatic factors that affect ET.
💡 Hint: Consider what weather components influence evaporation.
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What is the primary climatic factor affecting evaporation rates?
💡 Hint: Think about the source of heat for water change.
True or False: Higher leaf area index generally leads to lower rates of transpiration.
💡 Hint: Consider the amount of leaves present in a plant.
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Evaluate the effect of a 5°C increase in temperature during the growing season on the evapotranspiration rates of a corn crop in a humid climate.
💡 Hint: Consider both the relationships between temperature and humidity.
Propose a comprehensive irrigation and management strategy for a farm situated in an arid region to optimize water conservation and ET.
💡 Hint: Think about techniques that retain moisture and efficiently water crops.
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