Practice Lysimeter Method (23.3.2) - Actual Evapotranspiration - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2

Practice: Lysimeter Method

Lesson 23.3.2Actual Evapotranspiration

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Question 1.
What is a lysimeter?
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Think of it as measuring water loss in plants and soil.
Question 2.
What are the two types of lysimeters?
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One type measures weight, the other measures water level.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of a lysimeter?
- To measure rainfall
- To calculate evapotranspiration
- To assess soil structure
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Think about what process lysimeters are monitoring.
4Question 4.
Lysimeters are effective tools for measuring ET. True or False?
- True
- False
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Remember their function in the hydrological cycle.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a weighing lysimeter recorded an initial weight of 100 kg. Over the growing season, the weight decreased to 80 kg. Calculate the total evapotranspiration during this period.
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Focus on the change in weight to determine water loss.
Question 6.
Design a comparative study to evaluate the output of weighing vs. non-weighing lysimeters. Detail your method and how you would statistically analyze the results.
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Consider how to control other variables affecting evapotranspiration.

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