Fog and Clouds

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.

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How does humidity affect performance?

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High humidity can decrease performance by making it harder for sweat to evaporate, leading to overheating.

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What is radiation fog?

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Radiation fog is a type of fog that forms when the ground cools at night, causing moisture in the air near the surface to condense.

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What is the most common type of fog?

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The most common type of fog is radiation fog.

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What conditions lead to the formation of frost?

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Frost forms when the dewpoint of the surface is below freezing and the air temperature is above freezing.

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What does the term 'nimbo' refer to in meteorology?

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The term 'nimbo' is associated with precipitation, indicating clouds that produce rain.

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What is advection fog?

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Advection fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface, causing the air to cool and condense.

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What is steam fog?

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Steam fog occurs when cold air moves over warm water, causing water vapor to condense into fog.

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What is the difference between dew and frost?

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Dew forms when air cools to its dewpoint and water vapor condenses, while frost forms when the temperature drops below freezing.

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What is the role of temperature in fog formation?

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Temperature plays a crucial role in fog formation; cooling air can lead to condensation and fog.