Hurricane Katrina

How much did Hurricane Katrina cost?

• 161 Billion Dollars

• 160 Billion Dollars

• 165 Billion Dollars

• 170 Billion Dollars

During and After Hurricane Katrina how many lives were killed?

• 1,700 lives

• 1,800 lives

• 2,800 lives

• 1,900 lives

When does Hurricane season start?

• September 1st

• May 1st

• June 1st

• August 1st

Where did Hurricane Katrina start?

• Bahamas

• Florida

• Gulf of Mexico

• Miami

A tropical cyclone is a (a)   low-pressure weather system.

When did Hurricane Katrina begin?

• August 24,2005

• August 23,2005

• August 23,2006

• August 22,2006

Did Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans directly?

• Yes

• No

How many housing units did Katrina destroy and damaged?

• over 800,000

• 800,000

• less than 800,000

• about 800,000

Why was New Orleans flooded?

• Breach in Levee System

• Under Sea Level

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• No reason

Category 1 Hurricane wind speeds

• 74-95 mph

• 60-75 mph

• 95-115 mph

• 80-100 mph