Which of the following choices best describes the relationship that exists between moisture and air temperature?

A. The moisture-holding capacity of air remains the same (warm or cool) and is not related to its temperature.
B. The moisture-holding capacity of air decreases when it is warm and increases when it is cool.
C. The moisture-holding capacity of air decreases as the higher altitude winds of the polar regions descend onto the continents.
D. The moisture-holding capacity of air increases when it is warm and decreases when it is cool.


Answer: D

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