A design that increases surface area and enhances evaporation by incorporating an absorbent ma-terial partially submerged in a water reservoir that is surrounded by a heating element best de-scribes what type of humidifier?

a. Bubble
b. Wick
c. Cascade
d. Hygroscopic

ANS: B
Typically a wick is placed upright with the gravity-dependent end in a heated water reservoir.

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