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Weather Fundamentals

Terms to Know

What are evaporation and transpiration

Evaporation, as many people know, is what happens when liquid water changes to a gaseous state, escaping into the surrounding atmosphere. The rate of evaporation can be measured using an evaporimeter. Transpiration refers to the release of water vapor from plants, but can also refer to perspiration and sweat being lost from humans and animals.



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