Which measure of humidity is a ratio of the percentage of water vapor to the mass of the air?
A) absolute humidity
B) specific humidity
C) dew point
D) relative humidity
E) none of the above

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None of the options correctly define the ratio of the percentage of water vapor to the mass of the air. Specific humidity is the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the total mass of the air parcel, but not a percentage.

Which Measure of Humidity Is a Ratio of the Percentage