Question

the map below shows humidity in the lower atmosphere on february 21, 2017. the map shows specific humidity, a measurement of the amount of water vapor in the air. the outlined area shows an air mass that influenced weather in africa on that day. look at the map. then, answer the question below. which specific humidity level was measured within the outlined area shown? 3 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air 11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air 15 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air data source: united states national oceanic and atmospheric administration/earth system research laboratory, physical sciences division

Explanation:

By looking at the color - coding on the map and the legend which shows specific humidity values in g/kg, the purple color in the outlined area corresponds to a specific humidity range. The value of 11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air is within the range indicated by the purple color in the outlined area.

Answer:

11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air