Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A corn field of one acre gives off 4,000 gallons of water per day in evaporation

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Through evapotranspiration, a one-acre corn field can release 3,000-4,000 gallons of water per day during peak growing season. This represents both transpiration from the plants and direct evaporation from soil, making this estimate scientifically accurate for mature corn crops.