Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding evaporation from water bodies :-

1. As the wind velocity increases, the rate of evaporation increases.

2. Saline water is more evaporable than potable water under identical climatic conditions.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Saline water is less evaporable than potable water.

Note : Evaporation decreases by about 1 percent increase in salinity.