The fog produced by warm moist air passing over a cold surface is called __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — advection fog
Bowditch defines advection fog as the atmospheric condensation resulting when relatively warm, moisture-laden air passes horizontally over a colder land or water surface, cooling the boundary layer directly below its saturation dew point temperature.
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