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This informative piece explores the concepts of humidity and relative humidity, clarifying how each measurement reflects the amount of water in the air. It explains the distinctions between actual humidity—an absolute measure of water content—and relative humidity, which indicates how "full" the air is with moisture. The text discusses dew formation, the role of temperature in moisture retention, and various types of precipitation, including rain, sleet, snow, freezing rain, and hail. Gain insights into how these weather phenomena occur!
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Humidity vs. Relative Humidity Humidity is the actual amount of water in a sample of air. The three samples of air have the same humidity because they contain the same amount of water Relative humidity is how “full” the air is with water. The three sample of air have a different relative humidity because they are not the same amount “full” of water. Most full least full The three sample of air have the same relative humidity because they are same amount “full” of water These three samples of air have the same relative humidity because they are all about 50% full of water, even though they contain different amounts of water
Dew Formation 1. Air holds a certain amount of water 2. The sun warms the air, making it able to hold more water 4. When the sun goes down, the air cools and shrinks and cant hold much water, so it “drops” water onto the ground – forming dew 3. The sun’s energy makes water evaporate so the air picks up and holds more water
