O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q121 Mark

Scientists believe that some lakes are shrinking because of evaporation. What increases the rate of evaporation?

Adecrease in the surface area

Bfall in water temperature

Can increase in the depth of the lake

Dwind blowing across the surface

✓ Correct answer

D: wind blowing across the surface

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 12.

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