When the air is saturated, which of the following conditions occurs?
A. The air temperature equals the wet-bulb temperature.
B. The relative humidity is 90 percent.
C. A decrease in temperature causes condensation to occur.
D. The air temperature is lower than the dew point temperature.
Answer: A
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