Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are the factors that do not increase the rate of evaporation?

a. Lower temperature of the air b. Movement of air c. Larger area of the exposed surface

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Lower temperature of the air will not increase the rate of evaporation. But, higher temperature will increase the rate of evaporation. During the daytime, the sun shines on water bodies. It increases the temperature and increases the rate of evaporation.

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