What is the definition of evaporation?

Evaporation in Hydrology

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Evaporation is the process of vaporization from the surface of a liquid, specifically the removal of liquid from a solution by boiling it in a suitable vessel and withdrawing the vapor.
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What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?
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Evaporation is a crucial component of the water cycle, transferring water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere.
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What percentage of precipitation comes from evaporation from oceans?
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80% of the water delivered as precipitation comes from evaporation from the oceans.
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What factors affect the rate of evaporation?
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Factors affecting evaporation include humidity, wind speed, nature of the liquid, depth of water, atmospheric pressure, and solar radiation.
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How does humidity affect evaporation?
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Higher humidity means more water vapor in the air, making it harder for additional water to evaporate.
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What is the principle of evaporation?
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Evaporation involves the escape of surface molecules of a liquid as vapors into the atmosphere at temperatures below the boiling point, facilitated by heat absorption from surroundings.
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What is kinetic energy in the context of evaporation?
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Kinetic energy refers to the movement of molecules in a liquid; higher temperature means higher kinetic energy, allowing surface molecules to escape.
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