Precipitation-evaporation ratio

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010681",
  "term": "Precipitation-evaporation ratio",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The ratio of the total amount of precipitation received in an area to the total amount of water evaporated from that area over a specific period. This precipitation-evaporation ratio (P-E ratio) is a key indicator of aridity or humidity in a region. A P-E ratio greater than one suggests a net surplus of water, while a ratio less than one indicates a deficit.",
  "abbreviation": "P-E ratio",
  "synonyms": [
    "precipitation-effectiveness ratio"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "precipitation-effectiveness index"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/precipitation-evaporation-ratio/"
}