Which of the following statements regarding humidity is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. It is a ratio between the actual amount of water vapour present in the atmosphere and the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.<br>2. When the relative humidity is high, more water evaporates from the skin.<br>3. Higher the air temperature lower the relative humidity of the air.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only ✓
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C. 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 defines relative humidity. Statement 3 is correct because as temperature increases, the air's capacity to hold moisture increases, lowering relative humidity. Statement 2 is incorrect because high humidity reduces the rate of evaporation from the skin.
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