hurricane katrina 2005 USA (developed) Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall in the USA?

A

Category 5

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2
Q

True or False: Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005.

A

True

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina primarily affected the state of ______.

A

Louisiana

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4
Q

What city was most severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina?

A

New Orleans

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5
Q

Multiple Choice: What was one of the main causes of flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
A) Earthquake
B) Levee failure
C) Tornado
D) Tsunami

A

B) Levee failure

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6
Q

What was the estimated economic cost of Hurricane Katrina?

A

Approximately $125 billion

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7
Q

True or False: Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.

A

False

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8
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What was the primary response of the federal government to Hurricane Katrina?

A

FEMA provided disaster relief and aid.

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9
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a long-term effect of Hurricane Katrina?
A) Population increase in New Orleans
B) Improved infrastructure
C) Displacement of residents
D) Decreased insurance rates

A

C) Displacement of residents

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10
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What was the death toll associated with Hurricane Katrina?

A

Approximately 1,800 people

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