43.2.4 - Measurement and Estimation of Consumptive Use
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What is the lysimeter method used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure water loss.
What does CU represent in the Blaney-Criddle equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall water used by crops.
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What does the lysimeter method measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what is relevant to water usage.
True or False: Effective rainfall is the amount of rain that directly runs off the surface.
💡 Hint: Focus on what effective rainfall implies.
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Using the Penman method, calculate the evapotranspiration for a location with radiation of 20 MJ/m²/day, temperature 30°C, humidity 70%, and wind speed 4 m/s, considering parameters for calculating the Penman equation.
💡 Hint: Review the Penman equation components carefully before calculating.
Assess the impact of using the Thornthwaite method for a farmer in a region with high humidity levels and provide an argument on its effectiveness versus the Penman method in this context.
💡 Hint: Consider how humidity affects water use and crop needs.
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