Answer 1:
Yes, moving water can evaporate faster than still
water. When water moves, the molecules rub against
each other and this will make the water warmer
over time. The higher temperature will make the
water evaporate more quickly. The difference,
though, is small, especially in the ocean where
other parts of the environment play a bigger
role. The physical process that heats the water
also slows it down, which means something has to
keep the water moving. You can see this if you
stir the water in a sink or bathtub. If you get
the water moving and then leave it alone,
eventually it will stop moving. In the case of the
ocean, the currents are being "stirred" constantly
by the winds. |