What is the main mechanism of fog formation when warm moist air moves over cold land?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Air reaching dew point by contact cooling
Cold land can cool moist air and cause condensation. Exam tip: connect contact cooling with advection fog.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Air reaching dew point by contact cooling
Why is this the correct answer?
Cold land can cool moist air and cause condensation. Exam tip: connect contact cooling with advection fog.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Forms of condensation: dew, frost, fog, and mist.