Relative humidity can decrease even when the actual amount of water vapour in air remains the same. What is the deeper reason?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Saturation vapour pressure increases as temperature rises
Relative humidity depends on the ratio of actual vapour pressure to saturation vapour pressure. Exam tip: remember that (e_s) rises with temperature.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Saturation vapour pressure increases as temperature rises
Why is this the correct answer?
Relative humidity depends on the ratio of actual vapour pressure to saturation vapour pressure. Exam tip: remember that (e_s) rises with temperature.
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.