Question

Describe the factors which affect evaporation

Answer 1

The process of conversion of liquid into a gas (vapor) is known as evaporation

• It happens when a liquid turns into a gas
• It can be easily visualized when wet clothes dry in the sun
• It is a surface phenomenon

The factor that affects the evaporation are the following:

• Temperature: Evaporation increases with increases in temperature
• Surface-area: Evaporation increases with increases in surface area
• Wind speed: Evaporation increases with increases in wind speed
• Humidity: The lower the relative humidity, the drier the air, and the higher the evaporation rate.