The frequent fogs that contribute to shipping hazards along the coast of the Atlantic Periphery are most often caused by
A)The interaction of a warm ocean current with cold air masses.
B)The cooling of land after sunset which causes condensation in the air.
C)Winds blowing up a slope causing cooling and condensation.
D)Cold air settling into valleys while warmer air passes over.

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The frequent fogs are caused by the interaction of a warm ocean current, the Gulf Stream, with the cold air masses from the Labrador Current. The warm and moist air from the Gulf Stream creates a stark temperature difference, leading to the formation of fogs.

The Frequent Fogs That Contribute to Shipping Hazards Along the Coast