A community's actual evapotranspiration is a reflection of
A) solar radiation, temperature, and water availability.
B) the number of plants and how much moisture they lose.
C) the depth of the water table.
D) wind speed and the frequency of wind gusts.
E) plant biomass and plant water content.

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Actual evapotranspiration is the amount of water that is lost from a given ecosystem through the processes of transpiration from vegetation and evaporation from soil and water surfaces. Solar radiation, temperature, and water availability are the major factors determining the rate of evapotranspiration in a community. The amount of solar radiation and temperature affect the rate of evaporation, while the amount of water available affects the rate of transpiration from vegetation. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. The other options are not directly related to the process of evapotranspiration.

A Community's Actual Evapotranspiration Is a Reflection of