Which of the following conditions is best suited to create an advection fog?

A. laterally moving dry, cold air moving over a warm surface
B. laterally moving moist, warm air moving over a cold surface
C. vertically descending dry, cold air moving over a warm surface
D. vertically rising moist, warm air moving over a cold surface


Answer: B

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