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  1. What Is Humidity? | NOAA SciJinks – All About Weather

    • Water is a super special substance. It is basically everywhere on Earth – in our soils, our oceans, and our air. Water exists in three states – liquid, solid, and gas. Liquid water helps hydrate us during a hot day o… See more

    What Is Relative Humidity?

    Relative humidity also measures water vapor in the air, but it is compared to the maximum amount of water vapor that can exist in the air at its current temperature. It is written a… See more

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    What Is Dew Point?

    The dew point marks the temperature at which water vapor will turn into liquid water droplets. This … See more

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    How Does Humidity Affect Our Weather?

    Basically, the more water vapor in our atmosphere, the more possibility of precipitation. Precipitationhappens when the air rises and causes condensation of water vapo… See more

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    How Is NOAA Studying Humidity?

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, measures water vapor with its Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)satellites in several … See more

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  1. Water vapor, the gaseous state of water, is generally invisible to the human eye. Humidity indicates the likelihood for precipitation, dew, or fog to be present. Humidity depends on the temperature and pressure of the system of interest. The same amount of water vapor results in higher relative humidity in cool air than warm air.
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    The amount of water vapor in the air is called absolute humidity. The amount of water vapor in the air as compared with the amount of water that the air could hold is called relative humidity. This amount of space in air that can hold water changes depending on the temperature and pressure.
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