Humidity and Condensation

The amount of water vapor (moisture) in the air varies widely. The actual amount of water vapor in the air at a given point in time and place is called the specific humidity. There is a limit to the amount of water vapor that can be present in the air. When the air contains as much moisture as it can, the air is saturated. Meteorologist mostly refer to the relative humidity. This compares the actual amount of water vapor in the air with the maximum amount of water vapor that can be present in the air at a given temperature and pressure. the air's ability to hold water vapor therefore depends on the temperature and pressure in the atmosphere.
Homework # 16: Due Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Review Book: read pages 141-147. Do questions 1-15, pages 147-148.
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