The mixing ratio is the most important of the moisture indices because:

A) it is the ratio of water vapor to a mass of dry air (as opposed to all air).
B) it is the ratio of water content to capacity.
C) it is the mass of water vapor relative to the mass of all other atmospheric gasses.
D) it is the ratio of water vapor to the volume of air involved.


Answer: A

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