Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.2, Problem 4A
Summary Introduction

To describe:

The way in which the amount of water vapor required for saturation is related to temperature.

Introduction:

Saturation is defined as the process in which the incoming water vapor molecules are equal to the outgoing water vapor molecules. Saturation is dependent on two factors. These are amount of water vapor and temperature.

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)

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