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If the temperature of a saturated air parcel is decreased, and its volume remains constant…

  • A
    The amount of water vapor will decrease.
  • B
    Relative humidity will increase.
  • C
    Relative humidity will decrease.
  • D
    Vapour pressure will remain the same.

Note: That the question states the air is saturated, meaning that, for a given temperature, air is holding the maximum amount of water vapour.

The capacity of air to hold water vapour is determined by its temperature. If the temperature is lowered => the air is capable of holding less water => some water will condense. However, Relative Humidity remains 100%.

  • Water vapour depends on the amount of water the air is holding. As temperature is lowered, some water vapour will condense => Therefore, water vapour decreases.

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