Why does evaporation rate decrease when relative humidity is high?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Air is already rich in moisture
Highly humid air cannot take much more water vapour, so evaporation slows down. Evaporation is faster in dry air.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Air is already rich in moisture
Why is this the correct answer?
Highly humid air cannot take much more water vapour, so evaporation slows down. Evaporation is faster in dry air.
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.