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Atmospheric Humidity and Precipitation         

  • The amount of water vapors in atmosphere is measured in gram/cm3.
  • At 10oC there is the capacity of 10gm water vapors in one cubic meter (1m3).
  • If the amount of humidity in atmosphere is 10gm and its capacity is 20gm, then the ratio of humidity in atmosphere can be calculated by the following formula.  
  • Dew point: The temperature at which the air becomes saturated is called dew point.
  • Condensation: When the temperature of the air reaches dew point the water vapors are condensed and form droplets. The process of transforming of water vapor in to droplets is called condensation.
  • Fog: The water droplets are so small that the air keeps them suspended. This situation is called Fog.


MCQs                       


The process in which water droplet change in to water vapors is called ………..
a) evaporation                       

b) fog
c) condensation                      

d) none of these

a

The air having less amount of water vapor is called ……….
a) humid air                

b) dry air
c) fog                          

d) none of these


b

The air having sufficient amount of water vapor is……
a) fog                          

b) dry air         
c) humid air               

d) none of these

c

The capacity of humidity in air is…………….
a) Very less                 

b) Permanent  
c) Variable                 

d) Too much

c