Geographical Features and Ecoregions of South Texas

The video explores the geography of South Texas, focusing on Bexar County, the Balcones Escarpment, and the Hill Country. It explains the geological features and their impact on weather patterns, highlighting the importance of understanding local geography for meteorology. The video also debunks common myths about weather phenomena in the region.

What is the shape of Bexar County?

• A river

• A county

• A city

• A state

Where is the Balcones Escarpment located?

• In the central prairie

• In the Chihuahuan Desert

• In northwestern Bexar County

• In the coastal plains

What is the relationship between the Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau?

• The Hill Country is south of the Edwards Plateau

• The Hill Country is north of the Edwards Plateau

• The Hill Country is a separate region from the Edwards Plateau

• The Hill Country is the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau

How does I-35 relate to the Balcones Escarpment?

• It crosses over the escarpment

• It runs parallel to the escarpment

• It lines up with the edge of the escarpment

• It is unrelated to the escarpment

Which ecoregion is an extension of the Chihuahuan Desert?

• The hill country

• The south Texas thorn brush

• The central prairie

• The coastal plains

Do clouds bank up against the escarpment?

• Yes, but only in the summer

• No, they do not affect the weather

• Yes, making it cloudy in San Antonio

• No, they only affect the hill country

Does the heat island effect influence storms in San Antonio?

• Yes, it prevents storms

• No, it only affects temperature

• Yes, it attracts storms

• No, it has no impact

Why do areas east of I-35 have better chances of rain?

• They are closer to the Gulf of Mexico

• They are higher in elevation

• They are further from the desert

• They have more vegetation

Do valleys and terrain impact tornado development?

• Yes, they attract tornadoes

• Yes, they prevent tornadoes

• No, they only affect rain

• No, they have little to no impact

Which area in Bexar County is more likely to experience wintry weather?

• Western Bexar County

• Central Bexar County

• Southern Bexar County

• Northern Bexar County