44.1.2. Components

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does evapotranspiration refer to?

   Hint

   Think about both soil and plants when answering.

2. 2.

   What two processes make up evapotranspiration?

   Hint

   Consider what happens to water in both soil and plants.

3. 3.

   What does evapotranspiration encompass?

   • Soil evaporation only
   • Plant transpiration only
   • Both soil evaporation and plant transpiration

   Hint

   It’s the sum of what happens in both soil and plants.

4. 4.

   Is soil evaporation influenced by environmental conditions?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what impacts evaporation.

5. 5.

   A farmer notices that their crop experiences increased transpiration during the hot afternoon. How should this influence their watering schedule?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between temperature and transpiration rates.

6. 6.

   During a drought period, how might soil evaporation and plant transpiration together affect the total water requirement for a crop?

   Hint

   Think about the cumulative effect on overall water needs.