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Class 12GeographyWater in the AtmosphereHumidity, evaporation, and condensationExpertLevel 85

If an air mass is cooled without adding moisture, why does relative humidity increase?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Because saturation capacity decreases

Cooling reduces the vapour holding capacity, so the same moisture becomes a higher percentage. Exam tip: relative humidity can rise without adding moisture.

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coolingrelative humiditysaturation capacity

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What is the correct answer to this question?

Because saturation capacity decreases

Why is this the correct answer?

Cooling reduces the vapour holding capacity, so the same moisture becomes a higher percentage. Exam tip: relative humidity can rise without adding moisture.

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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