How can salinity indirectly affect evaporation from a sea surface?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Salinity can slightly reduce the vapour pressure of water
Dissolved salts can reduce vapour pressure compared with pure water. Exam tip: still treat temperature and wind as major factors.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Salinity can slightly reduce the vapour pressure of water
Why is this the correct answer?
Dissolved salts can reduce vapour pressure compared with pure water. Exam tip: still treat temperature and wind as major factors.
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.