Question

What is humidity? Explain its types.​

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define
• Explain types

Solution:
The proportion of water vapor in the air is called its humidity. The dryness or dampness of the air depends on the proportion of water vapor.

ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY: The amount of water vapor in 1 cu.m. of air is the absolute humidity of the air. For example, the absolute humidity of the air near coastal areas is higher than the air in the interior. Absolute humidity is higher in the equatorial areas but it reduces as we move toward the poles.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY: The amount of water vapor present in the air can be expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature and same volume. It is expressed in percentage.