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1. What region in the United States experiences the highest frequency of tornadoes?

• The Midwest

• Tornado Alley

• The East Coast

• The Pacific Northwest

2. How many separate twisters were recorded on the worst day of tornadoes in April 2011?

• 75

• over 120

• 50

• less than 30

3. How far did the Tuscaloosa tornado travel during the 2011 outbreak?

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 150 miles

• 400 miles

4. What was the approximate wind speed of the Tuscaloosa tornado during the 2011 outbreak?

• 200 mph (322 kph)

• 260 mph (418 kph)

• 150 mph (241 kph)

• 350 mph (563 kph)

5. What is one theory proposed to explain the outbreak of tornadoes in 2011?

• Wildfires in Europe

• La Niña weather pattern

• Melting polar ice caps

• Volcanic eruptions in Asia

6. What is the ultimate goal of scientists studying tornadoes, as mentioned in the passage?

• To control tornadoes

• To predict tornado formation accurately

• To prevent all tornadoes from occurring

• To create artificial tornadoes for research purposes

7. 7. What is the term used to describe the ideal conditions for extremely violent tornadoes, as mentioned in the assessment?

• Perfect Storm

• Mega Twister

• Super Cyclone

• Intense Vortex

8. How many people were estimated to have died on the worst day of the 2011 tornado outbreak?

• Approximately 150

• Over 200

• At least 316

• Less than 100

9. Which ocean experiences cold water rising to the surface, potentially affecting weather patterns in the United States?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean
  

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean