Environmental Conditions - Humidity Flashcards
1
Q
Humidity
A
The amount of water vapor that exists in the air
2
Q
what does humidity do
A
Increase sweat rate
Increase fluid loss
Decrease the effectiveness of cooling via evaporation
Decrease performance, particularly aerobic performance
3
Q
heat index
A
Used to determine how hot it feels by considering the air temperature and the relative humidity
Heat and humidity is combined to make the environment feel hotter than it is.
