A mass of air always becomes saturated when it reaches which of the following?
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 becomes saturated when it reaches its dew-point temperature, which is the temperature at which the air is holding as much moisture as it can before condensation occurs. Choice A (highest temperature of the day) and choice B (lowest temperature of the day) are not related to the saturation of air. Choice C (specific humidity point) is a term that is not commonly used in meteorology or atmospheric science.

A Mass of Air Always Becomes Saturated When It Reaches