Question

Name the factors that affect the rate of evaporation.

Answer 1

The factors that affect the rate of evaporation are:

1. Clear skies: More sunlight increases the rate of evaporation.
2. Wind: Wind carries away moist air near the surface and replaces it with dry air that can hold more moisture, increasing evaporation.
3. Surface area: A larger exposed surface area (like spreading wet clothes) increases the rate of evaporation.
4. Air temperature: Higher air temperature increases the air’s capacity to hold water vapor, thus increasing evaporation.