1. humidity of atmosphere
2. passage of time
3. stress
The correct answer is?
A. (1) and (2)
B. (2)and (3)
C. only (3)
D. All (1), (2)and (3)
Correct Answer: 1. humidity of atmosphere ✔
Last Updated: January 12, 2019
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