Why can radiation fog persist longer in valleys?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Cold dense air collects below and can create inversion
Cold moist air may get trapped in valleys and vertical mixing decreases. Exam tip: remember valley fog with temperature inversion.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Cold dense air collects below and can create inversion
Why is this the correct answer?
Cold moist air may get trapped in valleys and vertical mixing decreases. Exam tip: remember valley fog with temperature inversion.
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.