16.2.4. Wind Speed

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does wind speed affect in the evaporation process?

   Hint

   Think about how wind changes the air around water.

2. 2.

   Name one effect of high wind speed on water bodies.

   Hint

   Refer back to what happens when wind blows over water.

3. 3.

   What effect does wind speed have on evaporation rates?

   • Increases
   • Decreases
   • No effect

   Hint

   Consider how wind interacts with water surfaces.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher wind speeds lead to lower evaporation rates.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Revisit the concept of vapor pressure gradient.

5. 5.

   Calculate the increase in evaporation rate when wind speed increases from 5 mph to 15 mph using empirical data. Assume linearity for simplification.

   Hint

   Look up empirical relationships for evaporation rates.

6. 6.

   Discuss how you would present data on evaporation rates in relation to wind conditions to an agricultural committee, including visualizations.

   Hint

   Consider how best to visualize complex data for laypersons.