Practice Temperature And Vapor Pressure Parameters (21.2.2.c) - Evapotranspiration Equations: Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

Practice: Temperature and Vapor Pressure Parameters

Lesson 21.2.2.cEvapotranspiration Equations: Penman and Blaney & Criddle Methods

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Question 1.
What is saturation vapor pressure?
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Think about the maximum capacity of air to hold moisture at a specific temperature.
Question 2.
Define actual vapor pressure.
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Consider what the air currently holds compared to its maximum capacity.
3Question 3.
What is the saturation vapor pressure?
- Pressure of vapor present
- Maximum pressure of vapor at a given temperature
- Pressure exerted by wind
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Think about what saturation means in terms of pressure.
4Question 4.
True or False: Actual vapor pressure can be derived from relative humidity.
- True
- False
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Think about how we assess current moisture levels.
Question 5.
If a region has an air temperature of 25°C and a relative humidity of 60%, calculate the saturation vapor pressure and actual vapor pressure.
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Use online calculators or formulas for specific values.
Question 6.
Discuss how an increase of 5°C in temperature affects evaporation rates in a given area based on saturation and actual vapor pressures.
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Think about the implications of warmer air on moisture retention.

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