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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