On a warm summer day, the relative humidity is 30 % when the temperature is 32 °C. Which one of the following statements is true if the temperature suddenly decreases to 26 °C and all other conditions remain the same?
A)The relative humidity will decrease.
B)The relative humidity will increase.
C)The dew point will change.
D)The partial pressure of water vapor will decrease.
E)The vaporization curve of water will change.

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When the temperature decreases, the capacity of air to hold water vapor decreases, leading to an increase in relative humidity if the actual amount of water vapor remains constant.

On a Warm Summer Day, the Relative Humidity Is 30