Geography
Answer
| Sl. No. | Absolute Humidity | Relative Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It is the actual amount of water vapour present in air. | It is the ratio between the actual amount of water vapour present in the air at a given temperature and the maximum capacity of the air to hold moisture at that temperature. |
| 2. | It determines the amount of precipitation. | It tells about the possibility of precipitation. |
| 3. | It is expressed in grams per cubic metre. | It is expressed in percentage. |
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