2011 Mississippi Flood Effects CCEA AS Level

How many people felt some effects of the flooding?

• 30

• 43,000

• 20

• 200

How many people lost their lives due to the flooding?

• 30

• 43,000

• 20

• 200

Where did most of the deaths occur during the flooding?

• Cairo

• New Madrid County

• Memphis

• Morgan City

How many residents were forced to leave their homes in New Madrid County?

• 30

• 43,000

• 20

• 200

How many people were at increased flood risk due to the opening of the Morganza spillway?

• 30

• 43,000

• 12,000

• 25,000

What was the estimated crop loss in Mississippi due to flooded farmland?

• $800 million

• $500 million

• $320 million

• $14 million

How many casinos were closed down along the Mississippi due to the flooding?

• 30

• 19

• 13,000

• 6 weeks

What percentage of all wildlife related recreational activities in Louisiana is made up by fishing?

• 37%

• 20%

• 100%

• 50%

How much money was spent on fishing in Louisiana in 2011?

• $807 million

• $14 million

• $800 million

• $500 million

What is the purpose of flooding in maintaining the wetlands of the Louisiana coast?

• To protect the city of Cairo

• To lower the flood peak

• To provide recreational activities

• To maintain the wetlands