Water vapor emissions refer to the release of water vapor into the atmosphere through natural processes or human activities, such as evaporation and industrial processes. It is a significant greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
Imagine water vapor emissions as steam rising from a boiling pot on a stove. Just like how the steam adds heat to your kitchen, water vapor emissions trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in temperature.
Condensation: The process by which water vapor cools and turns back into liquid form, forming clouds or dew.
Evaporation: The process by which liquid water changes into water vapor due to heat energy from the sun.
Relative Humidity: A measure of how much moisture is in the air compared to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.
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