Saturation:

A) is a state of disequilibrium.
B) occurs when the condensation rate equals the evaporation rate.
C) requires the presence of other gases besides water vapor.
D) occurs even when there are still substantial fluctuations in the concentration of water vapor above the surface.


Answer: B

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