4) Why does it rain more near the coast than inland?

What is humidity?

L5 Write your answer in the text box. L4 Try looking for humidity in the glossary. L3 Humidity is a measure of the amount of _________ in the air. L2 Humidity is a measure of the amount of (water vapor, liquid water, water droplets, water crystals) in the air) L1 Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

Why do you think the air is more humid near the coast?

L5 Write your answer in the text box. L4 What is different about the air near the coast? L3 Near the coast, there is more water evaporating from the _______. L2 The air near the coast is more humid because:

**water evaporates from the oceans.
**the sun provides more energy for evaporation