What happens to humidity if there is an increase in atmospheric pressure?

Humidity increases

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Humidity decreases

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Humidity stays the same

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None of these phenomena occur

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The correct option is B Humidity decreases
Humidity and atmospheric pressure are inversely proportional. Hence, when there is an increase in atmospheric pressure, the humidity decreases gradually.

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