The specific humidity of a parcel of air at 25 degrees C is roughly ________ greater than the specific humidity of a parcel of air at 13 degrees C.

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Specific humidity is the mass of water vapor per unit mass of air. It is directly proportional to the temperature, which means that as the temperature of the air increases, so does its specific humidity. The increase in specific humidity is not linear, but rather exponential with respect to temperature. Using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, the specific humidity of a parcel of air at 25 degrees C is roughly twice that of a parcel of air at 13 degrees C. Therefore, the correct answer is C, two times.

The Specific Humidity of a Parcel of Air at 25