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Theoretical figure showing the derived dependent variable defined as the slope of the statistical relationship between accumulated water and surface-water extent. Some areas show a steep slope or substantial increase in surface-water extent as more water becomes available via precipitation minus potential evapotranspiration (PET), while other areas show little to no change in surface-water extent, presumably as excess water leaves the system through runoff or infiltration.
