What causes evaporation of water?

Answer 1

When water molecules at the liquid surface gain sufficient energy they can escape in the atmosphere. Evaporation (not vaporization) occur at any temperature; a higher temperature increase the rate of evaporation.

Answer 2

Evaporation of water is caused by the energy from the sun, which heats the water and causes its molecules to move more quickly. As the water molecules gain enough energy, they break free from the liquid and escape into the air as water vapor.

Answer 3

Evaporation is caused by the continuous movement of water molecules at the surface; some molecules gain sufficient energy to escape in the atmosphere.

Answer 4

The cause of evaporation is the continuous movement of molecules at the surface of a liquid; gaining more energy they can escape in the air. Temperature favors this process.

Answer 5

the sun hitting water by Jarell McNeal