Weather Patterns and Measurement Techniques in Texas

The video discusses the difference between weather and climate, using Texas as an example. It explains how weather is measured using various instruments and how climate is determined by averaging weather data over time. The video highlights the variability of weather in different regions of Texas and provides examples to illustrate the concepts.

What weather condition is expected to follow the heat wave in Texas?

• A hurricane

• A cold front with rain and sleet

• A sandstorm

• A tornado

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What is the best way to measure the amount of rain that has fallen?

• Using a ruler

• Using a thermometer

• Using a rain gauge

• Using a barometer

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to measure weather conditions?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Seismometer

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

• Stratonimbus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term

• Weather is predictable, climate is not

• Weather is constant, climate changes daily

How can you determine the climate of a specific location?

• By averaging temperature data over a period

• By checking the daily weather forecast

• By measuring wind speed daily

• By observing the sky every day

What climate is East Texas known for?

• Hot and dry

• Warm and wet

• Cold and wet

• Cold and dry

Despite having a dry climate, what type of weather can El Paso experience?

• Hurricanes

• Snowy days

• Wet weather and rainy days

• Constant sunshine

What is a characteristic of Longview's climate?

• It is always dry

• It never rains

• It is always hot

• It is wetter, but can have dry, hot weather