As the difference between the air temperature and the dew point increases, the relative humidity ____.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)remains constant at a value less than 100 percent
D)remains constant and equal to 100 percent
E)drops to zero

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The relative humidity decreases as the difference between the air temperature and the dew point increases because relative humidity indicates how close the air is to saturation with moisture. A larger difference means the air is further from saturation, thus lower humidity.

As the Difference Between the Air Temperature and the Dew