Standard Science Primary 5 Cycles

Which of the following would DECREASE the rate of evaporation of water from a puddle?

A Decreasing the humidity of the air
B Decreasing the exposed surface area
C Increasing the wind speed
D Increasing the temperature of the air
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Step 1: Evaporation is faster with more surface area, higher temp, and more wind. Step 2: Reducing surface area gives fewer water molecules a chance to escape. Step 3: This decreases the rate.

Correct answer: Decreasing the exposed surface area

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