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The solar evaporation can yield about ___ kg of fresh water per day per m^2 of basin surface.

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The solar evaporation can yield about ___ kg of fresh water per day per m^2 of basin surface.

(a) 5

(b) 10

(c) 15

(d) 20

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My doubt stems from Desalination in section Miscellaneous Treatment Methods of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (a) 5

Best explanation: The solar evaporation can yield about 5 kg of fresh water per day per m^2 of basin surface under good sunshine conditions. The solar energy is absorbed by salt water and fresh water is produced.

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