Humidity Flashcards
1
Q
In micrometers, what is the diameter of a raindrop?
A
2000
2
Q
In micrometers, what is the diameter of a cloud condensation nuclei?
A
2
3
Q
What measures humidity?
A
Hygrometer.
4
Q
When air contains the maximum amount of water vapour that it can hold it is blank.
A
Saturated.
5
Q
What is absolute humidity?
A
Amount of water Vapor in a given volume.
6
Q
Saturation value is less over blank than over
blank.
A
Ice - liquid.
7
Q
What is relative humidity?
A
Mass of water vapour / maximum mass of water vapour the air can hold
8
Q
Relative humidity blanks with a blank in tempurature.
A
Increases with decreases.
9
Q
How do you calculate relative humidity?
A
RH = 100 - (5x(Temp - Dew point))
