The air in Great Falls,Montana has a temperature of 5°C and a relative humidity of 50%.On the same afternoon,the air in Palm Springs,California has a temperature of 25°C and a relative humidity of 50%.What can be said about the amount of vapor in the air at these two cities?
A)Palm Springs will have a higher vapor content than Great Falls.
B)Great Falls will have a higher vapor content than Palm Springs.
C)Great Falls and Palm Springs will have the same vapor content.

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Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air, so even though both cities have a relative humidity of 50%, the warmer air in Palm Springs can hold more vapor than the cooler air in Great Falls. Therefore, Palm Springs will have a higher vapor content than Great Falls.

The Air in Great Falls,Montana Has a Temperature of 5°C