Which statement is most accurate about evaporation rate and air temperature?

Correct answer: Higher temperature increases energy availability, but humidity and wind also affect it

Direct answer: A. Temperature is an important control of evaporation because warmer conditions generally provide more energy for liquid water molecules to escape into the air. However, evaporation is not controlled by temperature alone. Relative humidity matters: air that is already moist accepts new vapour less readily. Wind speed matters because moving air can remove moist air from above the surface. The exposed surface area, air pressure, and the nature of the surface can also influence the rate. A is correct because it recognises temperature as important while including other controlling factors. B is wrong because temperature affects molecular energy and evaporation. C is wrong because higher temperature does not make evaporation zero. D is wrong because it ignores humidity, wind, and other conditions. Memory cue: warm conditions provide energy, but dry and moving air help carry vapour away.