Why can mist or fog form when warm moist air moves over a cold surface?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because the air cools to its dew point
A cold surface can cool moist air by contact to dew point. Exam tip: link contact cooling with fog.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because the air cools to its dew point
Why is this the correct answer?
A cold surface can cool moist air by contact to dew point. Exam tip: link contact cooling with fog.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: Water in the Atmosphere. Topic: Humidity, evaporation, and condensation.