If air in a closed container is already saturated, why will adding more water immediately limit evaporation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because air has lost capacity to accept additional vapour
In saturated air evaporation and condensation can approach balance. Exam tip: understand saturation in a closed system.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because air has lost capacity to accept additional vapour
Why is this the correct answer?
In saturated air evaporation and condensation can approach balance. Exam tip: understand saturation in a closed system.
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.