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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jul 14, 2018
The portion of total atmospheric pressure due to water vapor is called the ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

The meteorologist on your local television station says the dew point is increasing. Explain what that means.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


parker125

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: vapor pressure

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The dew point is a direct measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Higher dew points mean more moisture is present in the air.


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