What does humidity measure in the atmosphere?

• Amount of water vapor

• Amount of oxygen

• Amount of carbon dioxide

• Amount of nitrogen

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What happens when there is more water vapor in the air?

• It feels wetter outside

• It feels colder outside

• It feels hotter outside

• It feels drier outside

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What causes tropical areas to be more humid than cold, landlocked places?

• Higher temperatures and proximity to water

• Higher amounts of oxygen

• Higher amounts of nitrogen

• Higher amounts of carbon dioxide

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What happens when there is more water vapor than the air can hold?

• It turns into snow

• It condenses into liquid water

• It turns into ice

• It evaporates into the atmosphere

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What does high humidity help fuel?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Blizzards

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What can high humidity lead to that can destroy communities?

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What can humidity cause on a smaller scale that can affect electronics?

• Loss of power

• Corrosion

• Short circuits

• Overheating