As the air rises up the windward side of the mountain, What is the capacity (saturation mixing ratio) of the rising air at 2000 meters?



Assume that condensation begins at 100% relative humidity and that no evaporation takes place as the parcel descends.



What will be an ideal response?

___g/kg


7.6 g/kg

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