Why can perceived temperature feel higher when humidity increases?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because sweat evaporation decreases and body cooling becomes weaker
High humidity weakens evaporative cooling from the body. Exam tip: understand the relation between humidity and human comfort.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because sweat evaporation decreases and body cooling becomes weaker
Why is this the correct answer?
High humidity weakens evaporative cooling from the body. Exam tip: understand the relation between humidity and human comfort.
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.