Actual evapotranspiration rates are highest in ________ climates.
A) warm, moist
B) cold, moist
C) warm, dry
D) cold, dry
E) actual evapotranspiration rate is not affected by climate

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Actual evapotranspiration is the amount of water that is evaporated from the surface and transpired by plants in a certain area. The rate of evapotranspiration is affected by several factors including temperature, humidity, and wind speed. Warm, moist climates provide the ideal conditions for evapotranspiration to occur at the highest rates, since warm temperatures and high humidity promote rapid evaporation from the surface of the soil and water bodies, while moist conditions promote transpiration by plants. Therefore, choice A is the best answer.

Actual Evapotranspiration Rates Are Highest in ________ Climates