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How Tornadoes Affect People

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Introduction:

Hypothesis – I am doing this research to find out if the effects of tornadoes can be positive or negative, and how different areas of people are effected more severely. I also want to see if the effects of tornadoes are increasing or decreasing. Aim – My aim of my research is to find out how tornadoes affect humans. I aim to find out how humans are impacted, being physically, mentally or economically.

Area of research – The area of my research is areas around the world that tornadoes are known for. These are areas where people have been severely affected by tornadoes.

Literary review:

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Title – How do tornadoes affect people?
Author – Trent Vavra
Date – 2 August 2015
URL – https://www.quora.com/How-do-tornadoes-affect-people

Trent grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, which lies within ‘tornado alley’. Tornado alley is a term used for a specific area in the United States where tornadoes often occur. After a tornado, nothing but rubble of a house is left, …show more content…

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