The average specific humidity is ____ in the warm, muggy tropics. As we move away from the tropics, it ____.
A)lowest; increases
B)highest; increases
C)intermediate; decreases
D)lowest; decreases
E)highest; decreases

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The average specific humidity is highest in the warm, muggy tropics due to the high amount of moisture in the air. As we move away from the tropics, the specific humidity decreases because the air becomes drier.

The Average Specific Humidity Is ____ in the Warm, Muggy