Humidity

Front

The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place is referred to as ___

Back

weather

Front

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

Back

saturated

Front

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

Back

Warm Air

Front

Which one of the following is an accurate relative humidity reading?

Back

45%

Front

The warmer the air the __________ water vapor it can hold.

Back

more

Front

What is relative humidity?

Back

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.

Front

What is the dew point?

Back

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid.

Front

What happens to relative humidity as temperature increases?

Back

Relative humidity decreases if the amount of water vapor remains constant.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the capacity of air to hold water vapor?

Back

As temperature increases, the capacity of air to hold water vapor increases.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.