Water changes phase as it releases heat to the environment. Water boils as it absorbs energy from the sidewalk. Water becomes a gas as it absorbs energy from the Sun. Water evaporates as its thermal energy is transferred to the air.
Water puddles on a sidewalk evaporate when the Sun heats the water. Which of these best describes what is happening as the water evaporates?

Options:
- Water changes phase as it releases heat to the environment.
- Water boils as it absorbs energy from the sidewalk.
- Water becomes a gas as it absorbs energy from the Sun.
- Water evaporates as its thermal energy is transferred to the air.

Water becomes a gas as it absorbs energy from the Sun.