Why is vapour pressure called partial pressure in humidity study?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it is the pressure exerted only by water vapour in the air mixture
Air is a mixture of gases and each gas exerts its partial pressure. Exam tip: write vapour pressure as a moisture indicator.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it is the pressure exerted only by water vapour in the air mixture
Why is this the correct answer?
Air is a mixture of gases and each gas exerts its partial pressure. Exam tip: write vapour pressure as a moisture indicator.
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.