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

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Advective fogs occur when warm, moist air moves over a cool surface, and in the case of the western coast of the U.S., the cooler ocean water would provide the necessary cool surface for this type of fog to form. The other options do not describe a situation where warm, moist air moves over a cool surface.

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