Which of the following statements is true?

a. Water that exists in the form of individual molecules in a gaseous state is humidity.
b. Water that exists in the form of individual molecules is an aerosol.
c. Water that exists in the form of particulate matter is relative humidity (RH).
d. Water that exerts no pressure is a vapor.


ANS: A
Humidity is water that exists in the form of individual molecules in the vaporous or gaseous state. An aerosol is a suspension of solid or liquid particles in a gas. Water vapor does exert pres-sure, although the pressure may vary.

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