This is because there is more space in the air for water molecules. Wind also helps water evaporate more quickly. It blows away moist air at the interface of water surface and air making room for more water molecules. Wind on Colorado's eastern plains often dries out the soil quickly. In Colorado, because of our semi-arid climate, evaporation happens very quickly.
Evaporation is a cooling process.
That is why we sweat and why breezes off of bodies of water are cool. The purpose of this lesson is to provide learner awareness with one or more factors of evaporation. 3. identify factors affecting evaporation rates. 4. communicate ways to save water by effective use of watering schedules. You may wish to have your students work in cooperative pairs.