Which of the following represents a direct measure of the kinetic activity of water vapor mole-cules?
a. Absolute humidity
b. Water vapor pressure
c. Percent body humidity
d. Relative humidity
ANS: B
Water vapor pressure represents the kinetic activity of water molecules in air.
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