Practice Common Empirical Models (13.1) - Abstractions from Precipitation

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Question 1.
What process describes water changing from liquid to vapor?
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Think about how puddles disappear on a sunny day.
Question 2.
Which device is commonly used to measure evaporation?
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This tool often looks like a pan.
3Question 3.
What is the primary process of water converting from liquid to vapor?
- Infiltration
- Evaporation
- Condensation
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This happens when puddles become smaller on warm days.
4Question 4.
True or False: Actual Evapotranspiration (AET) is often higher than Potential Evapotranspiration (PET).
- True
- False
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Remember, one is the best-case scenario.
Question 5.
Design a small experiment to measure the evaporation rate using a Class A Pan Evaporimeter.
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Be sure to consider weather conditions in your results.
Question 6.
Analyze how different land uses can change infiltration rates in a watershed.
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Think about the surface characteristics and their roles in water retention.

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