The number of grams of water vapor in a cubic meter of air is called the:
A)vapor pressure.
B)specific humidity.
C)relative humidity.
D)absolute humidity.

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The number of grams of water vapor in a cubic meter of air is known as absolute humidity. Option A, vapor pressure refers to the partial pressure exerted by water vapor in a gas mixture. Option B, specific humidity, is the amount of water vapor in a unit mass of moist air. Option C, relative humidity, is the ratio of the actual amount of water vapor present in the air to the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature and pressure expressed as a percentage.

The Number of Grams of Water Vapor in a Cubic