Choose the incorrect statement ________
A. Capacity of air to hold moisture decreases with a rise in temperature of the air
B. The air pressure decreases with an increase in temperature
C. Absolute humidity is expressed in grams per cubic metre of air
D. With an ascent of every 165 metres, the temperature is reduced by 1°C
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Absolute humidity (units are grams of water vapor per cubic meter volume of air) is a measure of the actual amount of water vapor in the air, regardless of the air's temperature.Join The Discussion
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