Second Class science · D.14 · Earth materials
Evaporation
Evaporation is when water turns into invisible gas because of heat from the sun. This helps explain why puddles dry up, even without wind or people touching them.
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Priya sees water on the sidewalk after rain. Why does it vanish by afternoon?
- Water turns into air (right)
- Water runs into a drain
- Water gets absorbed by soil
Maya sees a puddle on the sidewalk after rain. What happens to it by afternoon?
- The water turns into invisible air particles (right)
- It gets covered with leaves
- The water flows into a tree
Felix sees water on the sidewalk after rain. Why does it vanish by afternoon?
- Water runs into a drain
- Water turns into air (right)
- Water becomes snow
Tip: Evaporation is when water turns into invisible gas because of heat from the sun. This helps explain why puddles dry up, even without wind or people touching them.
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