Which of the following combinations of NET R terms would be associated with a hot,dry climate? $ (+\mathrm{SW} \downarrow= $ insolation)- SW↑ = albedo LE = latent heat of evaporation)
A)+ SW↓ large - SW↑ small LE large
B)+ SW↓ large - SW↑ small LE small
C)+ SW↓ small - SW↑ large LE small
D)+ SW↓ small - SW↑ large LE large
E)+SW↓ equals -SW↑ large LE large

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A hot, dry climate would have a high incoming solar radiation (SW↓ large) and a low reflected solar radiation (SW↑ small) due to a low albedo. In addition, a hot, dry climate would have low latent heat of evaporation (LE small) as there is little water available for evaporation. Therefore, choice B, which has both SW↓ large and SW↑ small as well as LE small, is the best choice for a hot, dry climate.

Which of the Following Combinations of NET R Terms Would (+SW↓= (+\mathrm{SW} \downarrow= (+SW↓=

Which of the Following Combinations of NET R Terms Would $(+\mathrm{SW} \downarrow=$