"Actual evapotranspiration" for an ecosystem refers to the amount of water that
A) is taken up from soils by plant roots.
B) evaporates from soils.
C) is transpired by plants.
D) evaporates from soils plus the amount transpired by plants.
E) could evaporate from soils, if they were kept wet at all times.

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Actual evapotranspiration (AET) refers to the total amount of water that evaporates from soils plus the amount transpired by plants. AET represents the quantity of water that is used in an ecosystem or a landscape, and it is a crucial factor in determining the balance between water supply and demand.

"Actual Evapotranspiration" for an Ecosystem Refers to the Amount of Water