Evaporation and condensation in the Atmosphere

• Q: When will evaporation or condensation of water occur??

• Consider the ocean surface -->>

• If evaporation rate < condensation rate, the air above the ocean is:

  • subsaturated
  • supersaturated
  • saturated
  • ANSWER

QUESTION FOR THOUGHT:

1.  Would you expect water in a glass to evaporate more quickly on a windy, warm, dry summer day or on a calm, cold, dry winter day? Explain.

2.  How can frozen clothes "dry" outside in subfreezing weather? Explain.