Hurricane Katrina Video Quiz

What was used as a shelter of last resort during Hurricane Katrina?

• The state capitol

• A local high school

• City Hall

• The Superdome

What category did Hurricane Katrina reach at its peak?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

Which city was majorly affected by Hurricane Katrina?

• New Orleans

• Miami

• Houston

• Atlanta

Which organization's representative was not part of a government disaster plan but was preparing for the hurricane?

• Salvation Army

• FEMA

• Red Cross

• Walmart

What natural feature exacerbates flooding in New Orleans?

• Its location below sea level

• Its proximity to a volcano

• Its flat landscape

• Its location in a desert

What was the primary reason for the rapid flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Levee breaches

• Heavy rainfall

• Tsunami

• River overflow

Which state declared a state of emergency first during Hurricane Katrina?

• Alabama

• Texas

• Florida

• Louisiana

Which area in New Orleans was noted for its poverty and severe impact by the flooding?

• The Ninth Ward

• Warehouse District

• Garden District

• The French Quarter

What was the main role of FEMA during Hurricane Katrina?

• Direct rescue operations

• Providing financial assistance

• Building temporary shelters

• Coordinating federal response

What was a major consequence of the hurricane's impact on the Gulf region's oil platforms?

• No significant impact

• National increase in oil prices

• Immediate repair and recovery

• Decrease in global oil prices