Question

Evapotranspiration refers to which of the following processes?

• A. Movement of water through underground aquifers
• B. Surface runoff of water into rivers and lakes
• C. Combined loss of water to the atmosphere through evaporation and plant transpiration
• D. Conversion of water vapour into precipitation

Hint:

Remember: \[ \boxed{ ET = E + T } \] where \[ E=\text{Evaporation}, \qquad T=\text{Transpiration}. \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C