If air descends down a slope and warms, what will happen to relative humidity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It generally decreases because saturation capacity increases
Descending air warms by compression and moves away from saturation. Exam tip: connect descending air with dryness.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It generally decreases because saturation capacity increases
Why is this the correct answer?
Descending air warms by compression and moves away from saturation. Exam tip: connect descending air with dryness.
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.