Hurricane Katrina - Developed Country

Question 1

2 social impacts

Answer 1

1) 1,800 people died due to drowning
2) schools/businesses closed

Question 2

2 economic impacts

Answer 2

1) $110 billion worth of damage
2) thousands left without work

Question 3

2 environmental impacts

Answer 3

1) waste deposited into flooded streets due to destroyed oil rigs
2) levees broke in over 20 places

Question 4

2 responses

Answer 4

1) FEMA provided housing
2) 1,800 cars trying to leave every hour