Here's a breakdown:

* Evaporation: The process where a liquid changes into a gas or vapor. This happens when molecules at the surface of the liquid gain enough energy to break free from the liquid's surface tension and escape into the surrounding air.

* Factors affecting evaporation:

* Temperature: Higher temperatures provide more energy to molecules, making evaporation faster.

* Surface area: A larger surface area exposes more liquid molecules to the air, increasing evaporation.

* Humidity: High humidity means more water vapor in the air, slowing down evaporation.

* Air movement: Wind or other air movement carries away evaporated molecules, encouraging further evaporation.

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