EFFECT OF EVAPORATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
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As the Earth gets warmer, more water evaporates. This means more water vapor in the air, leading to more rain and storms.
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More water vapor in the air makes the planet warmer because water vapor is a greenhouse gas. This can make hot days feel even hotter.
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In some places, more evaporation means less water in rivers, lakes, and the ground. This can cause droughts, making it hard for people, plants, and animals to get the water they need.
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Evaporation from the oceans and melting ice adds to the amount of water in the sea, causing sea levels to rise. This can lead to flooding in coastal areas.
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More evaporation can change weather patterns. For example, some places might get more thunderstorms or changes in wind patterns.
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When more water evaporates and turns into water vapor, it traps more heat in the atmosphere. This makes the Earth warmer, causing even more evaporation and creating a cycle that speeds up climate change.
