DIY Wind Vane Construction and Weather Understanding

What is the primary role of the Texas Water Development Board's weather stations?

• To control the weather in Texas

• To provide real-time weather data to Texans

• To educate students about meteorology

• To predict future weather patterns

Which of the following items is NOT needed to create a wind vane?

• Two paper plates

• Rocks or marbles

• A plastic straw

• A thermometer

What is the first step in assembling the wind vane base?

• Gluing the plates together

• Drawing a compass rose on a plate

• Cutting a triangle from paper

• Inserting a pencil into the plate

What is the function of the rocks or marbles in the wind vane?

• To balance the pointer

• To weigh down the base

• To indicate wind speed

• To decorate the wind vane

What is the significance of the compass rose on the wind vane?

• To measure wind speed

• To decorate the wind vane

• To indicate wind direction

• To balance the wind vane

How is the pointer for the wind vane created?

• By cutting a triangle from paper and attaching it to a straw

• By using a plastic spoon

• By folding a piece of paper

• By drawing it on the plate

What is the purpose of making small holes in the straw?

• To insert the rocks

• To balance the wind vane

• To allow the pointer to spin freely

• To attach it to the plate

Why is it important to align the wind vane to the north?

• To ensure accurate wind direction readings

• To align with the sun

• To prevent it from falling over

• To make it look aesthetically pleasing

What does a 'northerly wind' indicate?

• Wind coming from the south

• Wind moving towards the south

• Wind coming from the north

• Wind moving towards the north

What should you avoid when placing your wind vane outside?

• Placing it near buildings or trees

• Placing it in an open field

• Placing it near a water source

• Placing it on a rooftop