Humidity

Humidity is a measure of

• Water vapor (moisture in the air)

• Carbon Dioxide in the air

• Oxygen in the air

• Clouds in the air

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Relative humidity is measure as a

• Temperature

• Fraction

• Percent

Relative humidity measures

• The percentage of water in our air

• The temperature at which water condenses

• The temperature which water evaporates

Humidity Depends on

• Temperature

• Amount of Precipiation

• Location to nearest body of water

• All of the above

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Humidity Depends on

• Temperature

• Amount of Precipiation

• Location to nearest body of water

• All of the above

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Why is New York less humid than Florida even though both cities are next to the ocean?

• New York is warmer meaning its air can hold more water

• Miami is warmer meaning it air can hold more water

• New York is at a higher elevation

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Looking at the average rain fall in each state, predict which state will be more humid

• Colorado (100 inches)

• Nevada (30 inches)

• Washington (250 in)

• Michigan (150 in)

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Why does relative humidity change through the day?

• The moon attracts water

• The day gets warmer so the water spreads out more easily

• The day gets warmer so the water doesnt spread as easily

Why does relative humidity change through the day?

• The moon attracts water

• The day gets warmer so the water spreads out more easily

• The day gets warmer so the water doesnt spread as easily

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Why is Colorado dry?

• Our Elevation

• Our Snow

• Our Distance From Large Bodies of Water

• Our Mountains