How is the amount of water vapour in dry air?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Very low
Dry air contains very little water vapour, so its humidity is low. Fully saturated air, in contrast, holds the maximum possible water vapour at a given temperature and cannot be called dry. Exam tip: associate dry air with low humidity and low water-vapour content.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Very low
Why is this the correct answer?
Dry air contains very little water vapour, so its humidity is low. Fully saturated air, in contrast, holds the maximum possible water vapour at a given temperature and cannot be called dry. Exam tip: associate dry air with low humidity and low water-vapour content.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.
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