Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to altitude.
Statement II: The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapor is related to temperature.

Both I & II are true, and II is the correct explanation of I

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Both I & II are true, and II is not the correct explanation of I.

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I is true, but II is false

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I is false, but II is true

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Solution

The correct option is A Both I & II are true, and II is the correct explanation of I
Explanation: As one gets higher in altitude, the atmosphere becomes thinner. This means that the total amount of water vapor the atmosphere can potentially hold is decreased.

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