Super Outbreak of April 3–4, 1974

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What was the most significant outcome of the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974?

  • The outbreak left 330 people dead and 5,484 injured.
  • Experts gathered information to prepare for future tornadoes. (correct)
  • The outbreak caused the destruction of 27 schools in Indiana.
  • Engineers constructed new schools to better withstand storms.

What made the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974 unique compared to other tornado outbreaks?

  • It caused the destruction of 27 schools in Indiana.
  • It had the most number of tornadoes in history.
  • It disproved common myths about tornado behavior. (correct)
  • It resulted in the development of a new tornado scale.

How did engineers respond after studying the flattened schools in Indiana following the Super Outbreak?

  • They proposed relocating schools away from tornado-prone areas.
  • They developed a new algorithm to predict tornado paths.
  • They concluded that schools should be shut down during tornado season.
  • They built new schools designed to better withstand storms. (correct)

Which states were affected by the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974?

<p>13 states in the South and Midwest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total length of the path of destruction left by the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974?

<p>2,500 miles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category did six of the tornadoes reach on the tornado scale during the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974?

<p>F5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did experts utilize the information gathered after the Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974?

<p>To prepare for future tornadoes and enhance safety measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Super Outbreak of April 3–4, 1974?

<p>It was the deadliest tornado outbreak in history. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the twisters on Indiana schools during the Super Outbreak?

<p>27 schools were damaged or destroyed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common myth about tornadoes was disproved by the twisters of 1974?

<p>Tornadoes can never touch down on steep hills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of gathering information and descriptions after the Super Outbreak of April 3–4, 1974?

<p>To prepare for future tornado outbreaks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did engineers use their findings from studying flattened schools in Indiana?

<p>To construct new schools with better storm resistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of people harmed by the tornadoes during the Super Outbreak?

<p>5,484 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an F5 tornado according to the text?

<p>The largest and most destructive form of tornado. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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