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Question
In the month of August after many rainy days there was a clear Sunday. We went for a picnic to a park. We felt so hot and uncomfortable that we changed plans and went to watch a movie instead. What caused us this discomfort?
Options
Latent heat released as a result of condensation raised the temperature.
High humidity due to the rains of the previous day.
Heat released from the surface of the earth raised the temperature.
None of the above.
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Solution
High humidity due to the rains of the previous day.
Explanation:
After several rainy days, the ground and atmosphere retain a lot of moisture, leading to high humidity. On a sunny day following rain, evaporation increases, but sweat doesn’t evaporate easily due to the moisture-laden air, making you feel hot and uncomfortable.
