The Heat Index (HI)is Used by the National Weather Service

question 23

Multiple Choice

The heat index (HI) is used by the National Weather Service and combines ____ with ____ to determine an apparent temperature.

• A)dew point temperature; mixing ratio
• B)mixing ratio; saturation vapor pressure
• C)actual vapor pressure; specific humidity
• D)air temperature; relative humidity
• E)air temperature; specific humidity

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