Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

Which of the following would NOT increase the rate of evaporation of water from a wet towel?

A Folding the towel into a smaller size.
B Using a fan to blow wind over it.
C Increasing the temperature.
D Spreading the towel out flat.
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Step 1: Factors that increase evaporation: higher temperature, wind, larger surface area, lower humidity. Step 2: Folding the towel reduces the exposed surface area. Step 3: Reduced surface area slows down evaporation.

Correct answer: Folding the towel into a smaller size.

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