True or False? Streams from smooth-bore nozzles do NOT absorb heat as readily as fog streams.

Smooth-bore nozzles produce a solid stream of water that travels in a more direct path to the fire. Because of this design, the smooth-bore stream has a lower surface area in contact with the heated environment compared to a fog stream, which disperses the water into smaller droplets. As a result, the fog stream utilizes a greater amount of its surface area for heat absorption, allowing for more efficient cooling of the fire and surrounding materials.

Therefore, it is accurate to state that streams from smooth-bore nozzles do not absorb heat as readily as fog streams. The solid stream can penetrate more deeply into the fire and may be less effective at cooling surfaces or generating steam when compared to the increased surface area and vaporization potential of fog streams.