What is the invisible moisture present in air called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Water vapour
Water vapour is water in its gaseous, invisible form present in the air. The amount of water vapour in air determines its humidity. Dew, fog and snow are visible forms of water, so they are not correct. Exam tip: remember that invisible atmospheric moisture is water vapour, whereas dew and fog form after condensation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Water vapour
Why is this the correct answer?
Water vapour is water in its gaseous, invisible form present in the air. The amount of water vapour in air determines its humidity. Dew, fog and snow are visible forms of water, so they are not correct. Exam tip: remember that invisible atmospheric moisture is water vapour, whereas dew and fog form after condensation.
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.
