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The ratio between the absolute humidity of a given mass of air and the maximum amount of water vapour that it can hold at the same temperature: - Geography

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Question

The ratio between the absolute humidity of a given mass of air and the maximum amount of water vapour that it can hold at the same temperature:

Options

  • Humidity

  • Dew Point

  • Relative humidity

  • Latent heat

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Solution

Relative humidity

Explanation:

Relative humidity is the ratio of the actual (absolute) humidity to the maximum humidity the air can hold at a given temperature, expressed as a percentage. It indicates how close the air is to being saturated with water vapour.

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Chapter 15: Humidity - EXERCISES [Page 143]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 15 Humidity
EXERCISES | Q I. 3. | Page 143
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