Humid air is actually less dense than dry air because
A) lighter air molecules like O2 and N2 are replaced by heavier H2O molecules
B) heavier air molecules like O2 and N2 are replaced by lighter H2O molecules
C) the greenhouse effect is enhanced when the humidity is high
D) the greenhouse effect is reduced when the humidity is high
Answer: B
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