22.4 - Methods of Estimating PET
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Practice Questions
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What does PET stand for and what does it measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of processes involve water loss from land.
Name one empirical method to estimate PET.
💡 Hint: It is based on temperature and daylight.
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What does the Thornthwaite method primarily rely on?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific parameters that this method is based on.
Is the Blaney-Criddle method useful in estimating PET for tropical climates?
💡 Hint: Consider the geographical limitations of empirical methods.
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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.
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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