Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate I: Basic Elements ~ Misconception WCM035

Humidity does not depend on the temperature of the air. Warm air can hold the same amount of water vapor as cold air (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception WCM035 in this project (Original Project) and key idea ()
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
WC075002	Both the amount of liquid water beneath the air and the temperature of the air affect the humidity of air.	34%
WC071003	The humidity of air can be higher at one time of year than another because warmer air can hold more water vapor than cooler air.	15%