Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Upslope Fog
A
when moist, stable air is forced up sloping land features
2
Q
Radiation Fog (<20ft ground fog)
A
when ground cools rapidly, subsequently cooling the surrounding air to its dew point
3
Q
Steam Fog
A
when cold, dry air, moves over warm water
4
Q
Advection Fog
A
when warm, moist air moves over a cold surface
5
Q
Ice Fog
A
when temperature is much below freezing and water vapor forms directly into ice crystals
6
Q
Precipitation Fog
A
when warm rain falls through cool air, and saturates the cool air
