Question

Define the following terms: Atmospheric humidity.

Answer 1

• The amount of water vapour present in the air in a particular place is known as atmospheric humidity.
• Evaporation from water bodies and transpiration from plants are the two sources of water vapour. Water vapour keeps the air cool and is also a part of the water cycle.
• Water vapour helps in the formation of clouds, which bring rain and act as an important source of water for all living things.