Which of the following would be true of the humidity above the hot,dry,subtropical deserts of the world during the daytime?
A)The specific humidity would be low.
B)The relative humidity would be high.
C)The relative humidity would always equal the specific humidity.
D)The saturation vapor pressure would be low.
E)It is not possible to know with this information alone.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hot, dry climates typically have low humidity, specifically low specific humidity due to the lack of moisture in the air. While the air temperature may be high, the lack of water vapor in the air means that the saturation vapor pressure is also low. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Would Be True of the Humidity