Q192
The percentage of water vapour present in the air compared to that required for saturation is the:
A.
Mixing ratio
B.
Absolute humidity
C.
Dew point
D.
Relative humidity
AnswerE.
Specific humidity
Answer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Air with a 50 percent relative humidity actually contains one-half the amount of water vapor required for saturation. Air with a 100 percent relative humidity is said to be saturated because it is filled to capacity with water vapour.