What is the main exam-worthy difference between absolute humidity and specific humidity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Absolute humidity is mass per volume while specific humidity is a mass ratio
Both describe water vapour but their units and bases differ. Exam tip: write the definition-based difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Absolute humidity is mass per volume while specific humidity is a mass ratio
Why is this the correct answer?
Both describe water vapour but their units and bases differ. Exam tip: write the definition-based difference.
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.