Texas in a Deep Freeze as Cold Air Digs Into the Southern U.S.

The video discusses the impact of a polar vortex on the Midwest, causing extreme cold temperatures. It highlights the effects on agriculture, comparing current events to historical cold outbreaks. The video also examines the atmospheric conditions, including La Nina and polar vortex disruptions, that contribute to these extreme weather events.

What prevented the cold air from moving eastward during the polar vortex event?

• A low pressure system over the Midwest

• A warm front in the northern plains

• A cold front in the southern states

• A high pressure system over southeastern Florida

How did the agriculture sector respond to the cold outbreak in 1989?

• By relocating farms to warmer regions

• By ignoring the cold outbreak entirely

• By learning some lessons but still facing limitations

• By completely modernizing all farming techniques

What atmospheric phenomenon contributed to the colder than normal weather pattern in the central United States?

• Monsoon winds

• La Nina

• Tropical cyclones

• El Nino

Which regions experienced the cold air due to the disruption of the polar vortex in January?

• South America and Africa

• Antarctica and the Arctic

• Europe and Central Asia

• Australia and New Zealand

What was the main reason for the exceptional cold temperatures in the central United States?

• A sudden increase in global temperatures

• A decrease in solar activity

• A piece of the polar vortex breaking free

• A volcanic eruption in the Pacific