Question 1236Navigation General

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The fog produced by warm moist air passing over a cold surface is called _______________.

A frontal fog
B conduction fog
C radiation fog
D advection fog
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) advection fog. Advection fog is the fog produced by warm moist air passing over a colder surface, such as a body of water or land. This temperature difference causes the warm, moisture-laden air to cool, resulting in the condensation of water vapor and the formation of fog. This is the process that best describes the scenario presented in the question. The other options are incorrect because: A) Frontal fog is caused by the lifting of warm, moist air over a cold front. B) Conduction fog is formed when the ground cools by conduction, chilling the air above it. C) Radiation fog is formed when the ground loses heat by radiation, cooling the air above it.

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