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If the P = 267 mm and the Ep = 381 mm, what will be its climate ratio?

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Answer:

about 0.70

Explanation:

The "climate ratio" is the ratio P/Ep.

For your values, the climate ratio is ...

climate ratio = 267/381 = 89/127 ≈ 0.70

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This means potential evaporation exceeds annual precipitation.

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