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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.

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