hurricane katrina 2005 USA (developed) Flashcards
(10 cards)
What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall in the USA?
Category 5
True or False: Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005.
True
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina primarily affected the state of ______.
Louisiana
What city was most severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina?
New Orleans
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
B) Levee failure
What was the estimated economic cost of Hurricane Katrina?
Approximately $125 billion
True or False: Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history.
False
What was the primary response of the federal government to Hurricane Katrina?
FEMA provided disaster relief and aid.
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
C) Displacement of residents
What was the death toll associated with Hurricane Katrina?
Approximately 1,800 people