Practice - Evapotranspiration Equations
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Practice Questions
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What does ET₀ stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what measures the water loss from crops.
Name one factor affecting evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of the FAO Penman-Monteith Equation?
💡 Hint: Consider what it measures in relation to water loss.
True or False: Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) affects the rate of evapotranspiration.
💡 Hint: Think about moisture levels affecting evaporation.
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A region records Rn = 20 MJ/m²/day, G = 0.1 MJ/m²/day, T = 30°C, u_2 = 4 m/s, e_s - e_a = 2 kPa, Δ = 0.15 kPa/°C, and γ = 0.067 kPa/°C. Calculate ET₀ using the FAO Penman-Monteith Equation.
💡 Hint: Substituting values into the equation step by step will yield the correct answer.
Discuss how potential evapotranspiration (PET) might differ during summer versus winter in a temperate climate.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature influences water evaporation rates throughout the seasons.
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