Why can moist air from the sea form fog while passing over cold land?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Cold land can cool the air to saturation
Moist air can reach the dew point when it contacts a cold surface. Exam tip: remember the relation between cold surface and moist air.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Cold land can cool the air to saturation
Why is this the correct answer?
Moist air can reach the dew point when it contacts a cold surface. Exam tip: remember the relation between cold surface and moist air.
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.