Hydrological Processes Glossary

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noun The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere through evaporation from the soil and transpiration from plants.

  • Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.
  • Evapotranspiration is like plants sweating to cool themselves down.
  • Evapotranspiration is nature's way of staying hydrated.
  • Evapotranspiration is like the earth exhaling moisture into the air.