Hurricane Katrina Quiz 2

When did Hurricane Katrina hit the central Gulf Coast zone?

• October 2005

• August 2004

• August 2005

• September 2005

Which region is one of the world's main hurricane zones?

• Mediterranean Sea

• South Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• North Atlantic Ocean

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Hurricane Katrina?

• 100 mph

• 145 mph

• 215 mph

• 175 mph

Where did Hurricane Katrina make its first landfall?

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Florida

What was the category of Hurricane Katrina at its second landfall?

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 1

• Category 3

Which city was worst hit by Hurricane Katrina?

• New Orleans

• Miami

• Houston

• Dallas

How many people fled New Orleans and its immediate area?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

Where did the largest influx of refugees go?

• New York

• Texas

• Florida

• California

Which organization set up shelters for the evacuees?

• Greenpeace

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• American Red Cross

What was the main criticism of the US government's response to Hurricane Katrina?

• Slow evacuation

• Lack of coordination

• Insufficient aid

• Inadequate flood defenses