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The American Red Cross
100
This is the shape that most tornadoes form into
What is a funnel
100
This man invented the scale used to record the magnitude of an earthquake
Who is Charles Francis Richter
100
Tsunamis are primarily made of this liquid substance
What is water
100
An earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.
What is an Aftershock?
100
This is a way that you can help support The Red Cross. (Many options acceptable)
What is donate, fundraise, give blood, host a blood drive, teach/take/host a class, volunteer, be an advocate?
200
This large U.S state contains the most tornadoes annually
What is Texas
200
This kind of boundary causes most earthquakes
What is a convergent boundary
200
This is another name for a tsunami
What is a tidal wave
200
This weather advisory term means that a tornado has actually been spotted, or is strongly indicated on radar, and it is time to go to a safe shelter immediately as opposed to a tornado is possible.
What is a Warning?
200
This would be a good place to get more information about The Red Cross and how you can support them in disaster response.
What is The Red Cross website: redcross.org?
300
This is the speed that tornado winds can reach in MPH
What is 300 mph
300
This is the highest recorded number of an earthquake on the Richter scale
What is 9.5
300
This is what "tsunami" means in English
What is "Harbor Wave"
300
FEMA recommends an emergency kit with enough food and water and supplies for at least this many hours.
What is 72 Hours?
300
In addition to helping victims and families, the Red Cross also supports these people during a disaster.
Who are the Emergency Workers like Fire Fighters & Police?
400
The two countries that have the most tornadoes
What is Argentina, Bangladesh
400
This is the number of 8.0+ earthquakes there have been in the last 12 years
What is 17
400
This place in the ocean is where most tsunamis form, that outlines the Pacific Plate
What is the "Ring of Fire"
400
Your Emergency food and water supply should be replaced every _______ months.
What is 6 months?
400
1 Pint of donated blood can save up to this many lives.
What is 3 lives?
500
This scale classifies how strong a tornado is
What is the Fujita scale
500
This is the number of deaths worldwide in 2012
What is 768
500
This is how fast a tsunami can get moving, in mph
What is 500 mph
500
Do not attempt to drive through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious. The road bed may be washed out under the water, and you could be stranded or trapped. ___ feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUV's and pick-ups.
What is 2 feet?
500
This is the approximate number of disasters The Red Cross responds to each year including Natural & Man Made disasters. It includes fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, accidents, and explosions.
What is 70,000? (60,000-80,000 are acceptable answers).