After evaporation increases moisture in near-surface air, why can evaporation slow down?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because the vapour pressure gradient decreases
As air becomes moist, the vapour difference from water to air decreases. Exam tip: treat gradient as the driving force of evaporation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because the vapour pressure gradient decreases
Why is this the correct answer?
As air becomes moist, the vapour difference from water to air decreases. Exam tip: treat gradient as the driving force of evaporation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.