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In which case, evaporation is faster - near the sea or far away from the sea. Why?

The evaporation takes place faster when far away from the sea. This is because of the following factors:


1. Surface area:


If the area is large, more liquid is available to evaporate. Hence, the evaporation rate is fast.


2. Temperature:


The higher the temperature, the greater the kinetic energy of the molecules at its surface and therefore the faster the rate of their evaporation.


3. Humidity: Low humidity means the air contains less moisture. It means the evaporation is easy & fast.


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