Talk:Oasis effect

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This article is or was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Kroberts73. Peer reviewers: Ahandley.

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 3 September 2020 and 16 December 2020. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Teddieursa. Peer reviewers: Lhughesg, DeltaOmegaTen.

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Mechanistic explanation needs work
The explanation of the cause of the albedo effect seems to me to be incorrect. It suggests that vegetation has a higher albedo than bare ground but this is not true - plants are adapted to absorb solar energy. Furthermore the explanation given contradicts Albedo. I would suggest that the same amount of solar energy hits vegetated and unvegetated areas. However, where vegetation is present, the solar radiation is used photosyntheticaly to create chemical energy, and in the process transpires water. This transpiration absorbs a lot of energy that, in the absence of vegetation, would be absorbed by bare ground and released as sensible heat.175.45.149.16 (talk) 22:28, 15 July 2019 (UTC)

Evaluating Article and plans for edits
The article on Oasis Effect on Wikipedia is a good start. However, when I read it, I do not feel like I have come away with a new understanding. Honestly, I am probably more confused because it was not explained. Basically, the definition is given. Now the good thing is there is nothing wrong or off-topic on this article. Therefore, no one is being misinformed, but no one is being informed either. The article is obviously missing many ideas and explanations. Right now, it is only three sentences that are chopped full of scientific jargon. Also, there are no pictures or diagrams that could help explain or present information in a new light. A lot of information needs to be added but at least the article is going in the right direction.

My plans for editing this article will basically be to start from scratch. I want to explain the idea in a simple way that many people can understand. I also want to expand more on the topic. Finally, I want to include pictures and media to help aid in the understanding of the topic.

Kroberts73 (talk) 19:12, 30 August 2018 (UTC)