The air temperature is 70 degrees, and the relative humidity is 90%. Which conclusion can be made?(1 point)
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The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.
The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.
The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.
The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.
The air holds little water vapor and is relatively dry.
The air holds little water vapor and is relatively dry.
The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The conclusion that can be made is: "The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold."
The correct conclusion that can be made is: "The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold."
To arrive at this conclusion, we need to understand the concept of relative humidity. Relative humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a given temperature.
In this scenario, the air temperature is given as 70 degrees. Relative humidity is stated to be 90%. This means that the air currently contains 90% of the maximum amount of moisture it can hold at 70 degrees.
So, when we conclude that "The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold," we are accurately stating that the air is quite moist and close to being saturated with water vapor.