When both the air temperature and relative humidity are high and the air is nearly saturated with water vapor, body moisture does not readily ____.
A)transpire
B)perspire
C)saturate
D)condense
E)evaporate

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When both the air temperature and relative humidity are high, the air is nearly saturated with water vapor, which significantly reduces the rate at which moisture (sweat) evaporates from the skin. Evaporation is a key process for cooling the body, and its efficiency decreases in such conditions.

When Both the Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Are High