If the temperature rises and the amount of moisture in the air remains unchanged, the relative humidity will_____ .
A) stay the same
B) fluctuate
C) decrease
D) increase

Question

If the temperature rises and the amount of moisture in the air remains unchanged, the relative humidity will_____  .
A) stay the same
B) fluctuate
C) decrease
D) increase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As temperature rises, the air's ability to hold moisture increases. If the amount of moisture stays the same, the relative humidity will decrease because the moisture content remains unchanged while the air's capacity to hold moisture has increased.

If the Temperature Rises and the Amount of Moisture in the Air