19.2.1. Evaporation (E)

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define evaporation.

   Hint

   Think about how water disappears on a hot day.

2. 2.

   List two factors that influence evaporation.

   Hint

   Consider what happens in windy conditions.

3. 3.

   What is the main process of water changing into vapor called?

   • Condensation
   • Evaporation
   • Precipitation

   Hint

   Remember the sunny days when puddles disappear.

4. 4.

   True or False: Wind decreases the rate of evaporation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how it feels when the wind blows over a wet surface.

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where the temperature rises significantly in a region. Analyze how this could affect both evaporation and transpiration rates.

   Hint

   Think about the balances of water in plant systems and how they respond to changing temperatures.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a farmer's decision to irrigate crops based on evaporation rates during a hot and dry spell compared to a cool and humid period. How should the farmer adjust irrigation practices?

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between water loss from evaporation and how crops obtain moisture.