The higher the relative humidity, the __________ the vapor pressure gradient between the skin and the environment.
A) higher
B) lower
C) There is no relationship between relative humidity and vapor pressure.

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Relative humidity is the percentage of water vapor present in the air compared to the amount the air can hold at a specific temperature. When the relative humidity is higher, it means that the air already has a high amount of water vapor, leaving less room for evaporation. This results in a lower vapor pressure gradient between the skin and the environment. Therefore, the correct answer is B: lower.

The Higher the Relative Humidity, the __________ the Vapor Pressure