Author Question: Across the United States it is generally true that the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere ... (Read 47 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Across the United States it is generally true that the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere ________ with distance from a moisture source.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

Explain why a substantial increase in the amount of water vapor occurs in the United States during the summer months.

What will be an ideal response?

ultraflyy23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: decreases

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The amount of water vapor increases with higher temperatures. During the summer the temperatures in the United States are higher; therefore, the air is capable of containing more water vapor.