"Actual Evapotranspiration" for an Ecosystem Refers to the Amount of Water

question 31

Multiple Choice

"Actual evapotranspiration" for an ecosystem refers to the amount of water that

• A) is taken up from soils by plant roots.
• B) evaporates from soils.
• C) is transpired by plants.
• D) evaporates from soils plus the amount transpired by plants.
• E) could evaporate from soils, if they were kept wet at all times.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

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Long Run

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Average Total Cost

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