it was just a quiet day on the prairie when a tornado from kansas dropped in some NEW NEIGHBORS. wizard of ALL'Z on the prairie Twister QUIZ Did you know a tornado is one of nature's most violent storms? Every state is at risk for having them, but states in "tornado alley" - like Missouri - are at the highest risk. How much do you know about twisters? our new neighbors just dropped their home on top of your friend nellie. Buddy Bear found a photo he likes in this issue - but he likes to see things big - so he zoomed in on his favorite part. Your mission? Mail Buddy Bear a note telling him what page you found the photo on and your age. If you're correct, your name goes into a drawing to win a Buddy Bear drawstring backpack. We'll choose five winners each month. Send your answer to: Buddy Bear's "Find The Photo" * P.O. Box 1645 * Jefferson City, MO 65102. Congratulations to last month's winners: Isaac Olson, Emily Silchuk, Dennis Zimmerman, Livi Johnson and Palyn Patrick. The image was on page 18 - it was the glove on the archer's hand. The photo can be viewed in our April digital edition at www.ruralmissouri.coop. This month's entries must be received by May 10. Sorry adults - this contest is only for kids 13 and under. 46 RURAL MISSOURI | MAY 2018 1) What wind speed ca na tornado reach? A) 50 mp h B) 750 m ph C) 300 m ph tch is: nel nado wa r o t A dark fun ) 2 look for u o y n e A) Wh ulars ith binoc ible are poss clouds w e rnado s h TV to tc a n e w h to W B) ing you ll te t r le C) An a sses storm pa until the 3) A tornado warning is: A) When tornadoes are possible in your area B) When a tornado has been spotted in your area C) A device that predicts how big a tornado is going to be * Talk with your family about what to do during a tornado. Practice drills and memorize the plan. * The safest place in your home is in an interior room in a basement or a first-floor area, such as a bathroom or hallway. * Use your arms and hands to protect your head and neck during the storm. 4) What d o you call a special ro om built inside a house th at is desig ned to withsta nd very h igh winds an d flying d ebris? A) An Oz room B) Tornad o tester ro om C) Safe ro om ANSWERS: 1: C - Tornado wind speed can reach up to 300 mph. 2: B - A tornado watch is when tornadoes are possible in your area. 3: B - A tornado warning is when a tornado has been spotted in your area. 4: C - A safe room. stay close to pa, half-pint. \ am the GREAT AND POWERFUL WIZARD! \ know the answers to these tornado facts. do you?http://www.ruralmissouri.coop