Geography
Answer
When water vapour condenses on the surface, it forms tiny droplets of water called dew.
The difference between fog and mist is as follows-
| Fog | Mist |
|---|---|
| Droplets of water suspended in the atmosphere close to the surface of the earth are termed as fog. | It refers to the formation of clouds due to change in temperature or change in humidity. |
| The density of fog is quite high. | The density of mist is quite low. |
| The visibility in fog is lower when compared to mist. | The visibility in mist is higher when compared to fog. |
| The duration of fog is comparatively longer than mist. | The duration of mists is comparatively shorter than fog. |
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