If water vapor comprises 3.5 percent of an air parcel whose total pressure is 1000 mb,the water vapor pressure would be
A)1035 mb.
B)35 mb.
C)350 mb.
D)965 mb.
E)3500 mb.

Question

If water vapor comprises 3.5 percent of an air parcel whose total pressure is 1000 mb,the water vapor pressure would be​
A)1035 mb.
B)35 mb.
C)​350 mb.
D)​965 mb.
E)​3500 mb.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The water vapor pressure is calculated by taking the percentage of water vapor (3.5%) and applying it to the total pressure (1000 mb). Thus, 3.5% of 1000 mb is 35 mb.

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