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why might dew form in the morning? the temperature fell overnight and colder air can hold less water vapor, the temperature fell overnight and colder air can hold more water vapor, the temperature rose overnight and warmer air can hold less water vapor, the temperature rose overnight and warmer air can hold more water vapor

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"The temperature fell overnight and colder air can hold less water vapor."

As air cools, its capacity to hold water vapor decreases (saturation vapor pressure drops). If cooling brings the air to its dew point, excess water vapor condenses onto surfaces as dew.