Which of the following statements about dewpoint temperature is true?

A) The dewpoint temperature is equal to temperature in a cloud.
B) As dewpoint temperature increases, relative humidity decreases for a given temperature.
C) The dewpoint temperature is always greater than temperature.
D) The dewpoint temperature describes the maximum amount of moisture the air can contain.
E) The dewpoint temperature does not tell the actual amount of moisture in the air.


Answer: A) The dewpoint temperature is equal to temperature in a cloud.

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