Relative Humidity Isn't What You Think It Is

Relative Humidity Isn't What You Think It Is

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Social Studies, Biology, Physics, Science, Geography, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explains the confusion around humidity readings on weather apps, focusing on relative humidity and its dependency on temperature. It introduces the concept of dew point temperature as a more consistent measure of humidity, explaining how it relates to comfort levels. The video also touches on the historical reasons why relative humidity is still commonly used, despite the advantages of dew point temperature.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do people generally react to different dew point temperatures?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why do weather apps typically report relative humidity instead of dew point?

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