Sweating is NOT an effective heat-loss mechanism when:
A)the atmospheric humidity is high
B)the atmospheric humidity is low
C)the environmental temperature is warmer than body temperature
D)the environmental temperature is lower than body temperature

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When the atmospheric humidity is high, the air is already saturated with moisture, making it difficult for the sweat on the skin's surface to evaporate. Without evaporation, sweat cannot effectively cool the body, making sweating ineffective in heat-loss.

Sweating Is NOT an Effective Heat-Loss Mechanism When