Which of the following statements about water vapour is correct?
A. Vapour pressure decreases with increasing altitude.
B. A decrease in the number of water vapour molecules will increase the vapour pressure.
C. If air pressure falls, vapour pressure will increase.
D. The vapour pressure is typically higher than the partial pressure exerted by oxygen.
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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