What is meant by evaporation? How is this process different from boiling?

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(N/A) Evaporation is the phenomenon of the change of a liquid into vapours at any temperature below its boiling point.
EvaporationBoiling
$1.$ Evaporation occurs on its own at all temperatures.$1.$ Boiling occurs at a particular temperature when the liquid is heated.
$2.$ Evaporation is a surface phenomenon,i.e.,it takes place only from the surface of the liquid.$2.$ Boiling is a bulk phenomenon,i.e.,it involves the formation of vapours from the entire liquid.
$3.$ Evaporation causes a cooling effect.$3.$ Boiling does not cause any cooling effect.

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