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General Knowledge · Q631

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 631

Q631

As the difference between the air temperature and the dew point increases, the relative humidity:

A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
Answer
C.
Remains constant at a value less than 100%
D.
Remains constant and equal to 100%

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
When the air temperature is equal to the dew point temperature, the air is at the saturation point and the relative humidity is 100%. The greater the difference between air temperature and dewpoint, the lower is the relative humidity.