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cdr_15

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The relative humidity can increase or decrease even though the water vapor content doesn't change because:
 
  A) relative humidity is tied to the amount of dry air present in the sample considered.
  B) water vapor is a locally conservative property of the atmosphere.
  C) relative humidity is directly dependent on cloud cover.
  D) relative humidity is temperature dependent.

Question 2

What is probably the most effective index of water vapor content?
 
  A) absolute humidity
  B) relative humidity
  C) dew point
  D) precipitation



nixon_s

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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