9
QuizMultiple Choice

Lab: Weather Patterns — Unit test

Question 9 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

What does relative humidity measure?

Answer
A
the amount of water in cirrus clouds
B
the amount of water that has evaporated into the air
C
the amount of frozen water that has condensed from the air
D
the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount the air can hold

Explanation

Relative humidity compares the amount of water vapor actually in the air with the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature. So choice D, “the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount the air can hold,” is correct.

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