Basic Vocabulary
What does renovate mean?
To fix or repair.
What town was so decimated that people moved out?
Parrish, Illinois.
Was there a town that wasn't rebuilt?
Yes, there were multiple.
What is the atmosphere?
The earth's system for the sky and air.
What three towns were rebuilt and continued to thrive?
Griffin, De Soto, and Gorham.
What towns were rebuilt in less than a year?
Griffin, De Soto, and Gorham.
What is a community?
A group of people who share something in common.
How fast did some of the winds go up to?
300 miles per hour.
What was the first step to rebuilding?
They rescued people and gave them housing.
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a column of super fast moving air.
What three states did the tri-state tornado pass through?
Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois.
What was the second step to rebuilding?
They cleaned up the towns and areas so they could start rebuilding.
What does decimated mean?
Destroyed or demolished.
How far did the tri-state tornado travel?
219 miles.
What was the last step to rebuilding?
Communities rebuilding the towns and areas.