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Tornado Lab Investigation:
Name _____________________
Use the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Rankings below the map to color code
the Tornado Risk Map. Once complete answer the questions on the backside. (colored pencils suggested)
USA Tornado Risk Map
Hawaii
Alaska
Map Color Code Information:
Red = Very High
Orange = High Risk
Yellow = Medium Risk
Blue = Low Risk
Green = Very Low
NOAA Tornado Ranking-Risk Levels
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
=Very High
=Very Low
=Very Low
=Very High
=Very Low
=Medium
=Low
= Low
=High
=High
=High
=Very Low
=Very High
=Very High
=High
=Very High
=Very High
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
=High
=Very Low
=Low
=Low
=Medium
=Medium
=Very High
=Very High
=Low
=High
=Very Low
=Very Low
=Low
=Medium
=Low
=High
=Medium
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
=High
=Very High
=Very Low
=Medium
=Low
=High
=Medium
=Very High
=High
=Low
=Very Low
=Medium
=Very Low
=Medium
=Medium
=Medium
GES - Activity
Tornado Lab Investigation:
Name _____________________
Complete the short reading section. Then use your colored NOAA Tornado Risk Map to answer the
questions or complete the tasks below.
Tornado Alley is the term used to describe the area of the United States where tornadoes occur most.
The geographic region of Tornado Alley provides a unique opportunity for scientists and meteorologists
to study tornado formation. Situated near the Gulf Coast, warm moist air makes its way north into the
interior of the United States, while cooler dry air from the Northern Plains makes its way south where
they meet in the Midwestern United States. This atmospheric arrangement creates very strong
thunderstorms as well as “Supercell Thunderstorms” that are known for creating tornadoes.
1] List the 10 states on your map that are colored RED.
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2] Using a dark colored pencil, outline the 10 states on your map as 1 section to represent Highest Risk.
3] Which 3 cities listed on your map are located in Green States?
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4] Which 3 cities listed on your map are located in Orange States?
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5] Which 2 cities listed on your map are located in Yellow States?
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6] Using a calculator, calculate the percentage of states with “Very High”, “Medium”, and “Low”
risk levels. (Hint: There are 50 States in the USA)
Very High Risk Percentage
= __________
Medium Risk Percentage
= __________
Low Risk Percentage
= __________
7] Describe the atmospheric circumstances that make “Tornado Alley” occur in the United States.
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8] Using a dark colored pencil, place an “X” on the map where you live.
What is your locations risk color?
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GES - Activity