Water In The Atmosphere

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the transition of a substance directly from the solid to the gas phase without passing through the intermediate liquid phase.

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What is the greatest source of atmospheric moisture ?

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The water surface of ocean is the greatest source of atmospheric moisture.

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What is meant by humidity ?

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The water vapour present in the air is termed as humidity. It is a measure to express the presence of water vapour in the air.

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 What factors control the evaporation ?

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The factors are:
i. Aridity 
ii. Temperature
iii. Movement of air.