Potential evapotranspiration refers to
A) the average amount of evapotranspiration over an area per unit time.
B) the amount of evapotranspiration measured from an evaporation pan.
C) the amount of evapotranspiration that would occur if available water was not limited.
D) a precise measurement of evapotranspiration using a lysimeter.

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Potential evapotranspiration (PET) refers to the amount of evapotranspiration that would occur if the soil had an unlimited supply of water. It is a measure of the environmental demand for water and is often estimated using formulas that take into account factors such as temperature, solar radiation, and wind. PET is an important parameter in the study of water resources and agricultural planning.

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