Why can soil moisture decrease rapidly on a hot day with low relative humidity?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because hot dry air accepts more vapour from soil
Hot dry air increases evaporative demand so soil dries faster. Exam tip: study temperature and relative humidity together.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because hot dry air accepts more vapour from soil
Why is this the correct answer?
Hot dry air increases evaporative demand so soil dries faster. Exam tip: study temperature and relative humidity together.
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.
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