Which measure of humidity, relative humidity or dew point, best describes the actual quantity of water vapor in a mass of air?

What will be an ideal response?


Dew-point temperature is a measure of the air's actual moisture content.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the typical setting of a sea cave or sea stack?

A. within a protected bay B. on a baymouth bar C. on a barrier island D. on a promontory E. on a sandbar

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Which of the following conditions likely occurs because of the low-level jet stream that forms over the central plains of the United States?

A. nighttime thunderstorms B. onset of a chinook C. development of El NiƱo D. influx of cold polar air

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Which of the following is not true of urban growth trends?

A) The number of megacities is increasing. B) The proportion of people living in megacities is decreasing. C) Cities with populations smaller than 500,000 inhabitants are increasing in number. D) The trend of moving from rural to urban areas will remain strong through 2030.

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