Briefly describe the three ways air can become saturated with water vapor

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Air can become saturated by any one of three general processes: adding water vapor to the air; mixing cold air with warm, moist air; and lowering the temperature to the dew point.

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Following the eruption of the volcano Tambora in 1,815, the year 1,816 was known as "the year _______________.". (three words)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How did the sea cave in this feature form?

A. a rapid drop in sea level B. erosion of a promontory by waves C. erosion by blowing beach sand D. removal of rocks by giant lobsters

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a. low; cumulus b. high; stratus c. low; stratus d. high; cirriform e. low; cirriform

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