A mass of air always becomes saturated when it reaches the
A)highest temperature of the day.
B)lowest temperature of the day.
C)specific humidity point.
D)dew-point temperature.
E)freezing point.

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A mass of air becomes saturated when it reaches the dew-point temperature. This is the temperature at which the air is holding the maximum amount of water vapor that it can at a given pressure and specific humidity. Any further cooling of the air results in condensation of the excess water vapor, leading to the formation of clouds, fog, or precipitation.

A Mass of Air Always Becomes Saturated When It Reaches