What is the main analytical difference between relative humidity and absolute humidity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Relative humidity gives ratio to capacity while absolute humidity gives actual amount
Relative humidity is a temperature-dependent ratio while absolute humidity is actual vapour amount. Exam tip: do not mix definitions.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Relative humidity gives ratio to capacity while absolute humidity gives actual amount
Why is this the correct answer?
Relative humidity is a temperature-dependent ratio while absolute humidity is actual vapour amount. Exam tip: do not mix definitions.
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.