Question

The principal meteorological factor influencing evapotranspiration is:

A Air Temperature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Solar Radiation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Humidity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Wind Speed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Solar radiation is the principal meteorological factor influencing evapotranspiration. The energy from the sun is a driving force for the process of evapotranspiration, which involves the combined loss of water to the atmosphere through both evaporation and transpiration from plants.

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