Question

Which statement describes the units of humidity and relative humidity?(1 point)

A. Both humidity and relative humidity are measured using g/m 3 .
B. Humidity can be measured using g/m3, while relative humidity is measured as a percentage.
C. Both humidity and relative humidity are measured as a percentage.
D. Humidity is measured as a percentage, while relative humidity is measured using g/m3.

Answer 1

B.

Absolute humidity (or specific humidity) can be expressed in g/m³ (mass of water vapor per unit volume), while relative humidity is the ratio of actual vapor content to saturation vapor content at that temperature and is given as a percentage.