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. data source: united states national oceanic and atmospheric administration/earth system research laboratory, physical sciences division 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 13 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air

Explanation:

Step1: Identify color - humidity relation

The color - bar at the bottom of the map shows the relation between color and specific humidity values in g/kg.

Step2: Locate outlined area color

The outlined area is in a purple - shaded region.

Step3: Match color to humidity

Purple in the color - bar corresponds to a specific humidity of 3 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air.

Answer:

3 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air