**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Winter describes a season of Earth that involves the temperature dropping and the climate getting colder for a few months."
**A**
yes
Winter often involves snow or ice, and a very large temperature change.
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Pulmonary embolisms send many people to the hospital."
yes
Pulmonary embolisms are a serious and life threatening medical condition.
**Q**
Claim: "The South Pole has the North Pole on the opposite side of the earth."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
The directions on a compass has the NORTH opposite SOUTH, and WEST opposite EAST .
Is the following statement true?
"Meteorology focuses on meteors passing by the Earth."
no
Meteorology does not focus on meteors, it focuses on mostly weather.
**Q**
Is the following statement true?
"The Spanish Armada fought many battles against the English."
**A**
yes
The English and Spanish were at war from 1585-1604.
**Q**
"The Qin dynasty rose to prominence during the late 17th century AD."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
It was active during the 3rd century BC.