Why can two places with the same relative humidity have different actual moisture?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because relative humidity is a percentage of temperature-based saturation capacity
The same percentage at different temperatures can indicate different actual vapour amounts. Exam tip: separate percentage from actual quantity.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because relative humidity is a percentage of temperature-based saturation capacity
Why is this the correct answer?
The same percentage at different temperatures can indicate different actual vapour amounts. Exam tip: separate percentage from actual quantity.
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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