Understanding Tornadoes and Tornado Alley

What is the primary reason the United States experiences more tornadoes than other countries?

• It has more thunderstorms.

• It is located near the equator.

• It has a unique combination of weather systems.

• It has a larger land area.

Which continent does not experience tornadoes?

• Europe

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Africa

How many tornadoes does Europe experience annually compared to the United States?

• None

• About the same as the United States

• Fewer than the United States

• More than the United States

What is the highest category on the Fujita scale?

• F7

• F6

• F5

• F4

Which states are primarily included in Tornado Alley?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

What geographic feature contributes to the formation of tornadoes in Tornado Alley?

• The Mississippi River

• The Great Lakes

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

Why is Tornado Alley considered relatively safer despite frequent tornadoes?

• It has fewer tornadoes.

• It has stronger buildings.

• It has more advanced warning systems.

• It has fewer people and less infrastructure.

Why do tornadoes in the southeast United States tend to be more deadly?

• They occur more frequently.

• They are stronger.

• They often occur at night.

• They are less predictable.

What natural feature in the southeast contributes to higher tornado fatality rates?

• Flat plains

• Dense forests and rolling hills

• Deserts

• Large lakes

Which state has a higher tornado fatality rate despite fewer tornadoes?

• Alabama

• Nebraska

• Kansas

• Texas