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Which statement(s) below is/are correct?

A
All of the above are correct
B
Valleys are more susceptible to radiation fog than hill tops
C
Without the summer fog along the coast of California, redwoods would not grow well there
D
Fog can be composed of ice crystals
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Correct option is D. All of the above are correct

$$\textbf{Correct option: D}$$

$$\textbf{Solution:}$$

Option A:

$$\bullet$$ Radiation fog forms after sunset when the ground starts cooling down by infrared thermal radiations.

$$\bullet$$ Usually, radiation fog forms at night and get vanished after sunrise. But, in winter months, it persists all day long, specially in the areas which are surrounded by high ground like a valley.

$$\bullet$$ Valley fog is the radiation fog.

$$\bullet$$ Radiation fog is not more susceptible on hill tops.

Option B:

$$\bullet$$ Summer fog forms when moist air passes over cool surface. It occurs in areas like coastal area of California.

$$\bullet$$ It has been seen that the summer fog decreased by $$33\%$$ in California during 20th century.

$$\bullet$$ This decrease in summer fog is affecting the climate change of California and its affects has been seen on its ecology.

$$\bullet$$ For example, Redwoods are not growing well in the coastal area of California due to this climate change caused due to decrease in summer fog.

Option C:

$$\bullet$$ Fog refers to a visible suspension of fine liquid and solid particles in air near the earth's surface.

$$\bullet$$ It is composed of very tiny water droplets and can have ice crystals.

Option D:

$$\bullet$$ All the given statements are correct.

Hence the correct option is option D.

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