17.2 - Factors Affecting Evaporation
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Practice Questions
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What effect does solar radiation have on evaporation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sun heats things up.
How does relative humidity affect evaporation?
💡 Hint: Consider how much moisture is already in the air.
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What primarily increases the rate of evaporation?
💡 Hint: Which factor directly encourages air movement?
True or False: Higher salinity of water increases the rate of evaporation.
💡 Hint: Think about what salts do to a solution.
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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.
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.
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