Geography A-Level
Evapotranspiration
What Evapotranspiration means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Evapotranspiration
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The sum of evaporation from the land surface plus transpiration from plants, a critical link between the biological carbon and water cycles.
The combined loss of water from the Earth's surface through evaporation from soil and water bodies and transpiration from vegetation.
Topics that use Evapotranspiration
- The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Cryosphere
- Albedo Feedback
- Anthropogenic
- Anthropogenic Forcing
- Anthropogenic Modification
- Aquifer
- Carbon Intensity
- Carbon Sequestration
Using Evapotranspiration in the exam
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