19.5 - Methods of Estimating Evapotranspiration
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Practice Questions
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What does the Blaney-Criddle method use to estimate ET?
💡 Hint: Think about the two primary inputs of this method.
Is the Hargreaves method complex?
💡 Hint: Focus on temperature as the main factor.
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Which of the following is an empirical method for estimating ET?
💡 Hint: Consider which method uses regression and observational data.
True or False: The Penman-Monteith Method is only applicable in arid regions.
💡 Hint: Think about its usage across various climates.
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Using climatological data, estimate the weekly ET for a crop given a max temperature of 28°C, a min of 12°C, and 60% daylight hours.
💡 Hint: Make sure to calculate the daily mean temperature first!
Describe an ideal scenario for using the Energy Balance Method and provide the rationale.
💡 Hint: Think about where energy balance data would be most reliable.
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