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Question
The amount of vapour in 1 cu.m. of air shows the ______.
Options
Cumulonimbus
Relative humidity
Absolute humidity
Condensation
Vapour-holding capacity
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Solution
The amount of vapour in 1 cu.m. of air shows the Absolute humidity.
Explanation:
Absolute humidity is the amount of water vapour in 1 cu.m of the atmosphere. For instance, near coastal regions, absolute humidity in the air is likely to be higher than near the poles.
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