Practice question

Under what conditions does radiation fog typically form?

  1. On clear, calm nights when the ground cools rapidly by radiating heat into the atmosphere
  2. When warm, moist air moves horizontally over a cold surface
  3. When cold, dry air blows over warm water bodies
  4. When moist air is forced up a mountain slope and cools adiabatically

Answer: A — On clear, calm nights when the ground cools rapidly by radiating heat into the atmosphere

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