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

A) Vertically descending dry, cold air moving over a warm surface
B) Vertically rising moist, warm air moving over a cold surface
C) Laterally moving dry, cold air moving over a warm surface
D) Laterally moving moist, warm air moving over a cold surface


D) Laterally moving moist, warm air moving over a cold surface

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