Why can valley fog persist longer during a temperature inversion?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Cold moist air is trapped below and vertical mixing decreases
Temperature inversion prevents lower cold moist air from dispersing. Exam tip: connect inversion with fog persistence.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Cold moist air is trapped below and vertical mixing decreases
Why is this the correct answer?
Temperature inversion prevents lower cold moist air from dispersing. Exam tip: connect inversion with fog persistence.
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.