Potential evapotranspiration refers to
A)the average amount of evapotranspiration over an area per unit time.
B)the amount of evapotranspiration measured from an evaporation pan.
C)the amount of evapotranspiration that would occur if available water was not limited.
D)a precise measurement of evapotranspiration using a lysimeter.
E)the amount of water that returns to the atmosphere through evapotranspiration.

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Potential evapotranspiration refers to the maximum amount of evapotranspiration that would occur if there were no limitations on the availability of water. It is a theoretical measure that takes into account factors such as temperature, humidity, wind, and radiation and is often used in water resource management and agricultural planning.

Potential Evapotranspiration Refers to