Polar air is often described as dry even though the relative humidity is high. This is because in polar regions, ____.
A) the dew point and air temperature are normally close together
B) there is a large separation between dew point and air temperature
C) the air has a high absolute humidity
D) there is a high dew point temperature

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The dew point and air temperature in polar regions are normally close together, which means the air can hold very little moisture. Even if the relative humidity is high, the absolute amount of moisture in the air is low, making the air feel dry.

Polar Air Is Often Described as Dry Even Though the Relative