What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?
A. Absolute humidity
B. Relative humidity
C. Dew point
D. Specific humidity
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Absolute humidity is the total mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air. Relative humidity is the ratio of actual water vapor to the maximum capacity. Specific humidity is the ratio of water vapor to total air mass. Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated.

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