It Sounded Like a Freight Train

Where do tornadoes strike more frequently than anywhere else in the world?

• Northern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• Central United States

• South America

On average, how many times a year do tornadoes occur in the central United States?

• More than 1000 times

• Nearly 800 times

• About 300 times

• Over 600 times

What is the most violent wind on earth according to the text?

• Typhoons

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Gale-force winds

What new weather radar system may improve tornado warnings in the future?

• WeatherMax

• NEXRAD

• StormScan

• RADARnet

What date did a tragic piece of Northern Illinois weather history unfold?

• September 5, 2000

• July 17, 1998

• August 28, 1999

• June 23, 1997

What phenomenon frequently emerges next to the hail-producing area of a storm?

• Cloud bursts

• Tornadoes

• Lightning

• Rainbows

What is NOT a safe place during a tornado according to the text?

• The center of the basement

• Under a heavy work bench

• Upper floors of homes

• Interior hallways of high-rises

What color can hail make the sky look?

• Red

• Blue

• Purple

• Green

What did Dr. Fujita create to mimic the city's heat in his laboratory tornado?

• Electric fans

• Steam jets

• Ice blocks

• Red-hot coils

What is the common sound description of a tornado?

• Like a howling wolf

• Like a roaring lion

• Like a freight train

• Like a crashing wave