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Can water evaporate in cold climates?

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NO, 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) is the freezing point of water and the melting point of Ice. Snow and Ice must be above 0 degrees Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) to melt to water and then the water will start to evaporate.

This is not exactly correct. Snow and Ice will evaporate below freezing temperatures due to the process of sublimation.

Sublimation is when an element or compound transitions from the solid to gas phase with no intermediate liquid stage. Sublimation occurs at temperatures and pressures below the triple point (intersection of the lines of equilibrium between three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas).

The sub-zero temperatures in your freezer combined with the air circulation that keeps the air arid significantly accelerates the sublimation process. This keeps freezer walls and shelves free of ice, although ice-cubes will continually sublime.

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The movement of water molecules (this movement is permanent) from the surface is possible at any temperature, also from ice.

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Yes, water is evaporated at any temperature.

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The water is evaporated faster when is hot.

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it does because the sun evaporates water

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Yes, it is possible.

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Can you breathe in hot water or cold water?

You can breathe in either. Given a normal environment both hot and cold water will evaporate and become water vapour (change from a liquid to a gas). All else being equal the hot water will evaporate faster, but the cold water will still evaporate. For example, when you sweat, your sweat is not particularly hot, but it is the evaporation of the sweat that cools you down. You can therefore breathe in the water vapour from either hot or cold water. Just for absolute clarification - the above assumes the questioner is not asking if you can breathe under water; which clearly you can't unless there is something a little fishy about your character! :-)


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Example of heat of vaporation?

Smear water at blood temperature on your skin. It will feel cold as it uses heat from you to evaporate.


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This depends on where you are, and the quality of your tap water and rain water among other factors. Filtering: Yes The lessening of particulates in the water enables it to evaporate faster. Other Water Treatment: Probably No The addition of chlorine or fluorine to the water may cause it to evaporate slower. Temperature: Whichever is hotter will evaporate faster. Hot tap water evaporates faster than cold tap water. Hot rain on a hot day may evaporate faster than cold tap water.


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Why aren't manatees usually found in cold water?

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Are polar regions dry?

Because its too cold for any water to evaporate and precipitate back down to earth I think you meant to say that it is too cold for water to CONDENSE and precipitate back down to earth. If it is too dry, water WILL evaporate.


Why are polar regions dry?

Because its too cold for any water to evaporate and precipitate back down to earth I think you meant to say that it is too cold for water to CONDENSE and precipitate back down to earth. If it is too dry, water WILL evaporate.


Why does warm water evaperate faster than cold water?

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Why does cold water evaporate slower than hot water?

The kinetic energy of water molecules is lower at a low temperature.


Can you breathe in hot water or cold water?

You can breathe in either. Given a normal environment both hot and cold water will evaporate and become water vapour (change from a liquid to a gas). All else being equal the hot water will evaporate faster, but the cold water will still evaporate. For example, when you sweat, your sweat is not particularly hot, but it is the evaporation of the sweat that cools you down. You can therefore breathe in the water vapour from either hot or cold water. Just for absolute clarification - the above assumes the questioner is not asking if you can breathe under water; which clearly you can't unless there is something a little fishy about your character! :-)