The rate of evaporation decreases with an increase in _________.

humidity

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temperature

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wind speed

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surface area

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Solution

The correct option is A humidity
Evaporation is a type of vaporization of liquid that occurs from the surface of liquid, to gaseous phase that is not saturated with the evaporating substance. If the air is saturated with great amount of water causing high humidity, it decreases the rate of evaporation of water.

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