Water Vapor

Question 1

What is Evaporation?

Answer 1

Evaporation is the process in which water changes from liquid to gas. Approximately 80% of of all water evaporates from oceans. The remaining water comes from freshwater sources and vegetation. Water evaporates more quickly when the temperatures are warm.

Question 2

What is Transpiration?

Answer 2

Transpiration is the evaporation of water into the atmosphere from vegetation including leaves and stems of plants.