The percentage of water vapour present in the air compared to that required for saturation is the:
A. Mixing ratio
B. Absolute humidity
C. Dew point
D. Relative humidity
E. Specific humidity
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Air with a 50 percent relative humidity actually contains one-half the amount of water vapor required for saturation. Air with a 100 percent relative humidity is said to be saturated because it is filled to capacity with water vapour.This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Environmental Science
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