Can the dew point

temperature be greater than
the air temperature? (1 point)
No, as this would
mean that the air holds
more water vapor than
it can.
Yes, as the dew point
temperature does not
depend on the air
temperature.
Yes, as the dew point
temperature depends
only on the humidity.
No, as this would
mean that the air does
not hold any water
vapor.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

No, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.

The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense into liquid (dew). By definition, the dew point cannot exceed the air temperature, as this would imply that the air is holding more moisture than it can at that temperature.

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