Generally fogs are more common over oceans than landmasses What could be the possible reason s behin...........

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Generally fogs are more common over oceans than landmasses. What could be the possible reason/s behind this?

1. Oceans provide cool surface for the condensation of moisture particles in air.

2. Ocean salts act as hygroscopic nuclei for the condensation of moisture in air and hence aid in formation of fog.

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Explanation:

Fog forms when the moisture in the air condenses. Relative to landmasses ocean waters are cooler and warm air when passing over them cools and the moisture particles condense on the ocean salts to give rise to fogs.
Salt deposits are common at shores which are blown over by land and sea breezes thereby providing hygroscopic nuclei for fog formation.