The air temperature is 70 degrees, and the relative humidity is 90%. Which conclusion can be made?(1 point)

Responses

The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.
The temperature must rise in order for air to become saturated with water vapor.

The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.
The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.

The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.
The dew point temperature is 90% of the air temperature.

The air holds little water vapor and is relatively dry

1 answer

The correct conclusion is:

The amount of water vapor in the air is 90% of what the air can hold.

This interpretation of relative humidity indicates that the air is holding 90% of the maximum amount of water vapor it can contain at that temperature of 70 degrees.