8.2.2

Evaporation at Different Temperatures

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Evaporation at Different Temperatures

Temperature affects how fast water evaporates in the water cycle. Remember that water (liquid) evaporates from the oceans into water vapour (gas) in the water cycle.

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High temperatures

  • Water evaporates quicker at higher temperatures.
    • This means water will evaporate quicker in warm countries.
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Low temperatures

  • Water evaporates slower at lower temperatures.
    • This means water will evaporate slower in cooler countries.

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