Question

What is the effect of dryness of air on evaporation?

• A. Dryness of air decreases the cooling effect caused by evaporation.
• B. Rate of evaporation increases with increase in dryness of air.
• C. Dryness of air has no effect on rate of evaporation.
• D. Rate of evaporation decreases with increase in dryness of air.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Rate of evaporation increases with increase in dryness of air.

Dryness of air i.e. low humidity of air increases the rate of evaporation of water.