Suppose a pan of water exposed to the process of evaporation.If water remains in the pan,then which of the following is true?
A)Actual evapotranspiration is higher than potential evapotranspiration.
B)Potential evapotranspiration exceeds actual evapotranspiration.
C)Actual evapotranspiration = potential evapotranspiration.
D)The moisture supply is not enough to meet evaporation demands.
E)The atmosphere is saturated and cannot evaporate any more water.

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Actual evapotranspiration is the amount of water that actually evaporates from a surface, while potential evapotranspiration is the amount of water that would evaporate if there were no limitations on the water supply. If water remains in the pan, then the actual evapotranspiration is less than the potential evapotranspiration, and the correct answer is C.

Suppose a Pan of Water Exposed to the Process of Evaporation.If