20.1 - Evapotranspiration – Basic Concepts
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Define evaporation.
💡 Hint: Think about where water goes when it gets hot.
What does transpiration refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how plants 'breathe.'
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What is the total water loss from evaporation and transpiration called?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'E' and relates to plants and water.
True or False: Actual evapotranspiration (AET) can be greater than potential evapotranspiration (PET).
💡 Hint: Consider if plants can ever use more water than they need.
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Calculate the difference between PET and AET in a scenario where PET is 5 inches and AET is 3 inches. What does this difference indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how much more water could be used compared to what actually is.
Discuss the potential impacts on ET if the temperature increases by 5 degrees Celsius while the water supply remains constant.
💡 Hint: How does temperature affect water use in everyday life, such as when you sweat?
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