A general increase in prices, and fall in the purchasing value of money.
What is inflation.
100
Tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, but are found most frequently in the U.S _________ of the Rocky Mountains.
what is east
100
you should develop this prior to a tornado
What is a safety plan
100
Oftentimes seen as dark often greenish sky, large hail, wall of clouds and loud roar.
What is environmental clues
200
Where is Tornado Alley located?
What is Oklahoma
200
How much was spent on repairs after the Joplin Tornado?
What is $3 Billion.
200
What are the two seasons that tornadoes are most frequent?
What are Spring and Summer
200
true or false- you should stay in your car if a warning is issued.
What is false
200
True or False- all tornadoes visibly touch the ground
What is false
300
Biggest and most dangerous tornado?
What is Supercell
300
What is the average financial impact for a tornado in the U.S?
What is $800,000
300
A lower cloud base identified as a rotation
What is a rotating cloud wall
300
true or false- if threatening weather is expected you should rush children home from school.
What is false
300
When conditions are favorable for a tornado to occur
What is tornado watch?
400
What is the highest amount of damage a tornado can cause?
What is EF5
400
What increases as a result of tornadoes
What is home insurance?
400
Tornadoes that are developed by hurricanes are most common to the ______ and ________ of the path of the storm center as it comes on shore.
What is right and ahead
400
the name of the radio resource to listen to for weather warnings
What is NOAA's Radio
400
Other type of warning that can be in effect prior to a tornado?
What is thunderstorm watch or warning?
500
How long does a typical tornado last?
What is 2-10 minutes
500
If a tornado is predicted to take out a city, the government will do...
What is evacuation.
500
The 3 elements that increase prior to the development of tornado.
What is wind direction, wind speed, and height
500
the four basic steps for developing a disaster plan
What are gather information about hazards, meet with entire family to make plan, implement your plan, practice and maintain your plan.
500
A tornado had been sighted or indicated by weather radar. If this is issued by your area and the sky becomes threatening, move to your pre-designated place of safety