The specific humidity of air changes when there is a change in
A)pressure of a parcel of air.
B)the temperature of a parcel of air.
C)the addition or removal of water vapor.
D)all of these.

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The specific humidity of air changes specifically with the addition or removal of water vapor, as it directly alters the mass of water vapor per unit mass of air. Changes in pressure or temperature do not directly change the specific humidity unless they lead to the addition or removal of water vapor.

The Specific Humidity of Air Changes When There Is a Change