1. Based on your reading of this chapter, what, if any, atmospheric hazards occur where you live?

2. Do you think it would be possible to reduce the vulnerability of the Great Plains to tornadoes? What would need to be done to accomplish this?

3. What steps could be taken to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to hurricanes? How would these steps be different from those taken to address the threat from tornadoes?

4. What kinds of changes would be needed to reduce the vulnerability of countries bordering the Indian Ocean to hurricanes?

5. How does El Niño influence the weather where you live?