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? 5 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: Observe the color - code

Check the color - code at the bottom of the map to determine the specific humidity values corresponding to different colors.

Step2: Identify the color in the outlined area

Find the color in the outlined area on the map. The color in the outlined area corresponds to a specific humidity value on the color - code. The color in the outlined area corresponds to 11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air according to the color - code.

Answer:

11 grams of water vapor per kilogram of air