CBSE Class 9 Science Question 23 of 26

Matter in Our Surroundings — Question 2

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How does the water kept in an earthen pot (matka) become cool during summer?

Answer

An earthen pot is porous in nature. Water gets evaporated through the pores of pot by absorbing heat from the water present inside the pot leading to cooling.