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Question
Humid and dry nature of air depends on the ______.
Options
amount of vapor in the air
amount of vapor to make the air saturated
temperature of the air
all of the above
Solution
all of the above
Explanation:
- The amount of vapor in the air determines how humid it feels.
- The amount of vapor required to make the air saturated determines the relative humidity, which affects whether the air feels dry or humid.
- The temperature of the air influences the feeling of humidity because warmer air can store more water vapor.
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