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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does PET stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what evaporates from the earth.
Question 2
Easy
Name one empirical method for estimating PET?
💡 Hint: They are based on temperature and day length.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does the Thornthwaite Method primarily rely on for estimating PET?
- Rainfall data
- Temperature and day length
- Soil moisture
💡 Hint: Remember the factors it specifically uses.
Question 2
True or False: The Blaney-Criddle Method is less flexible than the Thornthwaite Method.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about which method can apply widely.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Given an average day length of 15 hours, a mean monthly temperature of 30°C, and an empirical coefficient of 0.8, calculate the PET using the Thornthwaite Method.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to adjust each variable into the equation.
Question 2
Compare the results of the Thornthwaite and Blaney-Criddle methods when estimating PET under the same climatic conditions in a tropical versus a temperate region. Discuss the differences in approach and reliability.
💡 Hint: Think about how each method uses different variables in climates.
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