The conditions that persist along the West Coast of the U. S. that are conducive to fog formation are:
A) steep lapse rate and a warm surface.
B) inversions and a warm land surface.
C) moist air moving over a cold surface.
D) steep lapse rate and cold surface.
E) inversions and a warm water surface.

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Moist air moving over a cold surface is a common condition along the West Coast of the U.S. that leads to fog formation. This occurs when warm, moist air from the ocean moves over the cooler land or water surfaces, causing the moisture in the air to condense into fog.

The Conditions That Persist Along the West Coast of the U