Advective fogs form when warm, moist air moves over a cool surface so this type of fog is likely to be common in _____ .
A) the eastern coast of the U.S. where the ocean water is usually warmer than the air
B) desert areas near water where air is heated during the day and then the ground cools quickly
C) the western coast of the U.S. where the ocean water is usually cooler than the air
D) cities where moisture is added to the air by watering systems

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Advective fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface, cooling the air to its dew point. This is common on the western coast of the U.S., where the ocean water is typically cooler than the air moving over it, especially with the influence of the cold California Current.

Advective Fogs Form When Warm, Moist Air Moves Over a Cool