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| q | The potential evaporation is defined as the maximum possible |
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| evapotranspiration for the prevailing atmospheric condition. |
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| q | PE is the amount of moisture the atmosphere demands
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| energy status. |
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| q | If there is a higher energy level in the atmosphere, e.g. very high |
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| temperature due to intense solar radiation, it demands more moisture |
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| from the Earth’s surface. |
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| q | If PE > available evapotranspiration č
leads to dry surface |
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| PE < available
evapotranspiration č leads to runoff. |
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