Monthly potential evapotranspiration (ET) rates U, and measured precipitation depths P in a basin are given below. It is assumed that moisture is at the wilting point in the beginning of January is 80 mm. The soil can hold a maximum moisture of 80 mm until it reaches capacity. January Up =12 mm P= 56 mm February Up= 8 mm P= 72 mm March Up = 52 mm P= 192 mm April Up= 102 mm P = 38 mm What is the soil moisture in April?

Monthly potential evapotranspiration (ET) rates U, and measured precipitation depths P in a basin are given below. It is assumed that moisture is at the wilting point in the beginning of January is 80 mm. The soil can hold a maximum moisture of 80 mm until it reaches capacity. January Up =12 mm P= 56 mm February Up= 8 mm P= 72 mm March Up = 52 mm P= 192 mm April Up= 102 mm P = 38 mm What is the soil moisture in April?

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January Up =12 mm P= 56 mm

February Up= 8 mm P= 72 mm

March Up = 52 mm P= 192 mm

April Up= 102 mm P = 38 mm

What is the soil moisture in April?

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