alleryWhy is the evaporation phase called a purification process?
AIt adds minerals to water
BIt leaves salts behind
CIt cools the lower air
DIt removes heat from vapour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It leaves salts behind
1. Evaporation lifts only water molecules into the air.
2. Salts and other particles are left behind.
3. It does not add minerals or simply cool the air.
_Source: Wikipedia, Water cycle, lead section_
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