Practice Blaney And Criddle Equation (21.3.2) - Evapotranspiration Equations: Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

Practice: Blaney and Criddle Equation

Lesson 21.3.2Evapotranspiration Equations: Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

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Question 1.
What does the acronym ET stand for?
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Think about what water loss from soil and plants is called.
Question 2.
What does the crop coefficient (k) indicate?
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It's related to the type and growth stage of a crop.
3Question 3.
What is the formula for the Blaney and Criddle Equation?
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Recall the components and how they relate to ET.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Blaney and Criddle Method considers humidity levels.
- True
- False
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Think about what influences evapotranspiration aside from temperature.
Question 5.
A farmer has a crop coefficient (k) of 1.0, a mean monthly temperature (T) of 30°C, and a p factor equal to 0.6. Calculate the monthly evapotranspiration.
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Follow the Blaney and Criddle formula step by step.
Question 6.
Explain the implications of using the Blaney and Criddle method for planning irrigation in a highly variable climate.
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Consider the consequences of inaccurate estimates in agriculture.

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