Question

can the dew point temperature be greater than the air temperature? (1 point)
o no, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.
o yes, as the dew point temperature does not depend on the air temperature.
o yes, as the dew point temperature depends only on the humidity.
o no, as this would mean that the air does not hold any water vapor.

Explanation:

The dew - point temperature is the temperature at which air must be cooled to become saturated with water vapor. If the dew - point temperature were greater than the air temperature, it would imply that the air is holding more water vapor than it can at that temperature (supersaturation, which is not the normal state under standard conditions). In normal conditions, air cannot hold more water vapor than its capacity at a given temperature.

Answer:

No, as this would mean that the air holds more water vapor than it can.