Humidity and dew Point

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Which will hold more water, warm air or cold air?

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Warm Air

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What happens if air comes into contact with a surface at or below its dew point?

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Condensation will form.

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What does high humidity mean?

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There is a lot of evaporated water in the air.

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The amount of water vapor in the air is known as ___

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humidity

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When the air is full of water and has a relative humidity of 100% it is said to be ___

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saturated

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What is the dew point?

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The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and condensation begins.

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What is relative humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature, expressed as a percentage.

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How does temperature affect humidity?

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Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air, so as temperature increases, relative humidity can decrease if no additional moisture is added.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which liquid water turns into water vapor and enters the air.

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