What caused the failure of the levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Earthquake

• Heavy snowfall

• Storm surge and heavy rainfall

• Tornado

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

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

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the primary impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?

• Resilience and rebuilding

• Destruction and despair

• Fear and panic

• Isolation and abandonment

What was the primary cause of the extensive damage to homes and buildings in New Orleans?

• Earthquake

• Heavy snowfall

• Flooding

• Tornado

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What was the primary reason for the formation and strength of Hurricane Katrina?

• Cold ocean waters

• Warm ocean waters

• Mountain winds

• Desert winds