World Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following regions of the U.S.A. is known as "Tornado Alley"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Mississippi Plains

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mississippi Plains”.

The region of the U.S.A. known as "Tornado Alley" is (3) Mississippi Plains.

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