The rate of evaporation in a coastal area is less because of high humidity
B
The rate of evaporation in a coastal area is more because of presence of water bodies
C
The rate of evaporation is independent of humidity
D
The rate of evaporation is directly proportional to humidity
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)
The rate of evaporation in a coastal area is less because of high humidity. High humidity represents higher concentration of water vapour in the air due to which temperature of the surrounding atmosphere decreases and the rate of evaporation also decreases.
