What is the primary difference between fog and clouds? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the primary difference between fog and clouds?
A. Fog is at the ground
B. Clouds are at the ground
C. There is no difference
D. Fog is precipitation
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The primary difference between fog and clouds is altitude. Fog is essentially a cloud that is in contact with the ground or at the Earth's surface, while clouds are above the surface.

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