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The amount of water vapour present in the air is called?


A

Temperature

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Humidity

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Moisture

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Solution

The correct option is B

Humidity


Explanation of Correct option.

Option (B)

Humidity: The amount of water vapour present in the air is called Humidity.

When the humidity of air is low, the rate of evaporation is high and water evaporates more readily. When the humidity of air is high, the rate of evaporation is low and water evaporates very slowly.

Humidity control: Silica and aluminium gels are used as adsorbents for removing moisture. These gels are used for controlling the humidity of rooms.

Explanation of Incorrect option.

Option (A)

Temperature: It is the effect of heat energy that determines the thermal state of a given substance. it determines the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance.

Option (C)

Moisture: The amount of water molecule present in the substance is called moisture.

Hence, Option(B) is correct.


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