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22.4 - Methods of Estimating PET

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does PET stand for and what does it measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what types of processes involve water loss from land.

Question 2

Easy

Name one empirical method to estimate PET.

💡 Hint: It is based on temperature and daylight.

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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?

  • Mean daily temperature and annual rainfall
  • Mean monthly temperature and day length
  • Mean humidity and wind speed

💡 Hint: Recall the specific parameters that this method is based on.

Question 2

Is the Blaney-Criddle method useful in estimating PET for tropical climates?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the geographical limitations of empirical methods.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the mean monthly temperature and daylight hours for a tropical region, calculate the PET using the Blaney-Criddle method and compare it with the Thornthwaite method outcomes to discuss discrepancies.

💡 Hint: Focus on the characteristics of the climate data provided.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where you have limited weather data but need to estimate PET for irrigation planning. Which method would you choose and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs between data availability and estimation accuracy.

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