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.

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A mass of air always becomes saturated when it reaches its dew-point temperature. This means that the air has reached 100% relative humidity and can no longer hold any more water vapor. This is the point at which condensation occurs and dew or fog may form. The other options (A, B, and C) do not necessarily lead to saturation of the air.

A Mass of Air Always Becomes Saturated When It Reaches