Concept information

biosphere > biological process > plant life > evapotranspiration

Preferred term

evapotranspiration  

Definition

  • Discharge of water from the earth's surface to the atmosphere by evaporation from lakes, streams and soil surfaces and by transpiration from plants. Also known as fly-off.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3022

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