Original Project
Weather and Climate I: Basic Elements
Clouds and rain form as air cools and water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets.
Item WC016002: The humidity of air can increase and it can decrease.
As air moves from place to place, can the humidity of the air change?
- The humidity of the air can increase, or it can decrease.
- The humidity of the air can decrease, but it cannot increase.
- The humidity of the air can increase but it cannot decrease.
- The humidity of the air cannot change.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1327 | 2488 | 53% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 889 | 1624 | 55% |
| 9–12 | 438 | 864 | 51% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 616 | 1179 | 52% |
| Female | 687 | 1266 | 54% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1177 | 2206 | 53% |
| Other | 115 | 209 | 55% |