NCERT In-text Page 10 - Q2 - Matter in Our Surroundings
Question: How does the water kept in an earthen pot (matka) become cool during summer?
Answer: Water seeps out through the tiny pores of the earthen pot and evaporates. The latent heat required for evaporation is absorbed from the water inside, thereby cooling it.
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