17.2. Factors Affecting Evaporation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What effect does solar radiation have on evaporation?

   Hint

   Think about how the sun heats things up.

2. 2.

   How does relative humidity affect evaporation?

   Hint

   Consider how much moisture is already in the air.

3. 3.

   What primarily increases the rate of evaporation?

   • Increased wind speed
   • Higher relative humidity
   • Lower temperatures

   Hint

   Which factor directly encourages air movement?

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher salinity of water increases the rate of evaporation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what salts do to a solution.

5. 5.

   A research team is studying evaporation rates in two different climates: one hot and dry, the other humid and cool. Describe the expected differences in evaporation rates and the reasons for those differences.

   Hint

   Think about what conditions promote evaporation more effectively.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with designing a water management strategy for a region experiencing high evaporation rates. Identify three key environmental factors to consider and explain how they will affect your planning.

   Hint

   Consider which factors you can control and which you cannot in your strategy.