Advection fog is often observed along the Pacific coast during summer,as westerly winds carry moist air toward the shore.The fog forms because the surface water near the coast is ____ the surface water farther offshore.
A) much colder than
B) much warmer than
C) the same temperature as

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Advection fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface. In this case, the surface water near the coast is much colder than the surface water farther offshore, which causes the moist air to cool and form fog as it moves inland.

Advection Fog Is Often Observed Along the Pacific Coast During