Why can stronger wind increase evaporation from an open water body?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it removes the saturated moist layer and brings drier air
A stagnant moist layer reduces evaporation; wind replaces it. Exam tip: treat wind speed as a factor of evaporation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it removes the saturated moist layer and brings drier air
Why is this the correct answer?
A stagnant moist layer reduces evaporation; wind replaces it. Exam tip: treat wind speed as a factor of evaporation.
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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