Advection Fog Is Often Observed Along the Pacific Coast During

Multiple Choice

Advection fog is often observed along the Pacific coast during summer as westerly winds carry moist air toward the shore. Which of the following describes why this fog forms?

A) The surface water near the coast is slightly colder than the surface water farther offshore.
B) The surface water near the coast is slightly warmer than the surface water farther offshore.
C) The surface water near the coast is much warmer than the surface water farther offshore.
D) The surface water near the coast is much colder than the surface water farther offshore.