Why can sprinkling water in hot dry air make the environment feel cooler?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because evaporation takes latent heat and cools air and surfaces
Dry air evaporates water rapidly and energy is absorbed. Exam tip: understand evaporative cooling.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because evaporation takes latent heat and cools air and surfaces
Why is this the correct answer?
Dry air evaporates water rapidly and energy is absorbed. Exam tip: understand evaporative cooling.
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.