Quiz 2 Flashcards
Evaporation is highest when the water surface temperature is at its freezing point.
False
Evaporation contributes significantly to global climate regulation.
True
The energy required for evaporation is provided solely by sunlight.
False
Larger water bodies tend to have lower rates of evaporation per unit area.
True
Evapotranspiration includes both evaporation and transpiration from plants.
True
Precipitation data is unnecessary for evaluating water resource systems.
False
Wind direction does not impact evaporation rates.
False
Advanced remote sensing techniques can be used for evaporation monitoring.
True
Evaporation is the process of liquid water transforming into water vapor.
True
The latent heat of vaporization decreases with increasing water temperature.
True
Evaporation data is critical for climate change modeling.
True
Evaporation is greater in dry climates than in humid climates.
True
Evaporation rates are lower in tropical climates than in arid climates.
False
Net radiation is an essential input in the energy balance method.
True
Saltwater has higher evaporation rates compared to freshwater.
False
Evaporation pans are often painted white to minimize heat absorption.
True
Evaluation methods do not account for human water usage.
False
Pan evaporation increases with the addition of chemicals to the water.
True
Evaporation can only be measured directly using pan evaporimeters.
True
Evaporation rates are unaffected by the chemical composition of the water.
False
Sensitivity analysis is used to identify influential factors in hydrological models.
True
Evaporation occurs faster over warm water bodies compared to cold ones.
True
Wind speed has no effect on evaporation rates.
False
Evaporation does not occur when the air is at 100% relative humidity.
True
The vapor pressure gradient is a driving factor for evaporation.
True
