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Introduction to Meteorological Inquiry
True or False Quiz
Choose the best answer.
1
Since Roanoke, Virginia and San Francisco, California are at the same general latitude, their climates are similar.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Clouds and precipitation are generally found on the cold side of fronts.
A)
True
B)
False
3
In order to quantitatively assess the condition of the atmosphere, simultaneous standardized observations are essential.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Precipitation amounts less than 0.01" are not reported.
A)
True
B)
False
5
Applying conceptual models (such as the frontal cyclone model) to forecast the weather should be done with care.
A)
True
B)
False
6
Due to their nature, warm fronts produce only liquid precipitation, even during the winter.
A)
True
B)
False
7
At a given air temperature, a higher dew point temperature will correspond to a higher relative humidity value.
A)
True
B)
False
8
A city's weather condition is driven solely by large-scale pressure patterns.
A)
True
B)
False
9
An east-southeast wind blows toward the east-southeast.
A)
True
B)
False
10
Since all tornadoes are cyclones, then all cyclones are tornadoes.
A)
True
B)
False
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