Midwest Earthquakes and Tornadoes

The video explores Missouri's history with natural disasters, focusing on the Joplin tornado of 2011 and the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. It discusses the impact of these events and the scientific mystery surrounding the seismic activity in the Midwest, which is not located on tectonic plate boundaries.

What was the remaining area of the Louisiana Purchase renamed to in 1812?

• Missouri Territory

• Arkansas Territory

• Kansas Territory

• Nebraska Territory

In which year did the devastating tornado hit Joplin, Missouri?

• 2005

• 2011

• 2015

• 2008

What was the wind speed of the Joplin tornado?

• 200 mph

• 220 mph

• 180 mph

• 150 mph

How many people died in the Joplin tornado?

• 100

• 158

• 200

• 250

When did the New Madrid Earthquakes begin?

• December 16, 1811

• February 15, 1812

• January 1, 1812

• November 30, 1811

What was the magnitude of the New Madrid Earthquakes on the Richter scale?

• 7.5

• 9.0

• 6.5

• 8.5

Which river's flow was temporarily reversed by the New Madrid Earthquakes?

• Arkansas River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

What is the main mystery surrounding the New Madrid Earthquakes?

• The number of casualties

• The cause of the earthquakes

• The number of aftershocks

• The exact date they occurred

What is the Midwest riddled with that might explain its seismic activity?

• Tectonic plates

• Ancient faults

• Meteor craters

• Volcanoes

What do scientists predict about future seismic activity in the Midwest?

• It is unlikely to happen again

• It will never happen again

• It is only a matter of time before it happens again

• It will happen in the next decade