Fog and visiblity Flashcards

1
Q

How can orographic fog be dissipated?

A

Downslope wind

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2
Q

What is classed as a low level cloud?

A

SC (stratocumulus)

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3
Q

As a result of diurnal variation, radiation fog is lifted and a cloud cover is formed. What type of cloud would this become?

A

Low stratus developed by increasing wind speed

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4
Q

When does frontal fog (AKA mixing fog) form?

A

When very warm humid air meets very humid cold air

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5
Q

Advection fog is caused by :

A

Warm moist air moving over cold surface

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