Temperature and Humidity Flashcards
1
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Temperature
A
A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
2
Q
Humidity
A
The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, when the atmosphere is holding as much water vapor as it can -> saturation
3
Q
Relative Humidity
A
The amount of water vapor now vs the amount the atmosphere can hold
4
Q
Dew Point
A
The temperature at which water vapor turns into liquid water droplets, when the dew point = temperature, relative humidity is 100%
