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Matter in Our Surroundings — Science STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceMatter in Our Surroundings2 Marks
Question
How does the water kept in an earthen pot (matka) become cool during summer?
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Answer

There are some pores in an earthen pot through which the liquid inside the pot evaporates. This evaporation makes the water inside the pot cool. In this way, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool during summers.

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