What caused the failure of the levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?
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4th Grade
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Taffy Townsend
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Earthquake
Heavy snowfall
Storm surge and heavy rainfall
Tornado
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary problem faced by the city of New Orleans in rescuing stranded residents?
Lack of helicopters
Lack of boats
Lack of shelters
Lack of transportation and communication
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the major humanitarian crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina?
Lack of transportation
Lack of electricity
Lack of internet
Lack of food, water, and medical aid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary solution to the lack of essential supplies and communication during Hurricane Katrina?
Forecasting systems
Evacuation procedures
Boats and helicopters
Airlifts and support systems
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary lesson learned from Hurricane Katrina?
The need for more floods
The need for more hurricanes
The need for more earthquakes
The need for better disaster preparedness
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?
Resilience and rebuilding
Destruction and despair
Fear and panic
Isolation and abandonment
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary cause of the extensive damage to homes and buildings in New Orleans?
Earthquake
Heavy snowfall
Flooding
Tornado
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the formation and strength of Hurricane Katrina?
Cold ocean waters
Warm ocean waters
Mountain winds
Desert winds
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