Which ecosystem has the highest actual evapotranspiration?
A)creosote-bush desert
B)tallgrass prairie
C)pine forest
D)beech-maple forest

Question

Which ecosystem has the highest actual evapotranspiration?
A)creosote-bush desert 
B)tallgrass prairie 
C)pine forest 
D)beech-maple forest

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pine forests typically have the highest actual evapotranspiration because they have a high density of trees with large surface areas for transpiration, and the trees also intercept a lot of precipitation. This leads to more water being lost through evaporation and transpiration in pine forests compared to other ecosystems, such as deserts or grasslands.

Which Ecosystem Has the Highest Actual Evapotranspiration