The evapotranspiration (ET)from a pine forest was found to be 50 cm during a growing season.If the evaporation from the soil surface during this period of time was 5 cm,what is the level of loss from leaf surfaces?
A)55 cm
B)45 cm
C)50.0 cm
D)10 cm
E)Impossible to calculate from the data given

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Evapotranspiration = Evaporation from soil surface + Loss from leaf surfaces
50 cm = 5 cm + Loss from leaf surfaces
Loss from leaf surfaces = 50 cm - 5 cm = 45 cm. Therefore, the answer is B) 45 cm.

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