4. Hurricane Katrina Quiz

What category was Hurricane Katrina when it struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 5

How much of New Orleans was submerged due to the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What was the estimated total amount of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina?

• $95 billion

• $125 billion

• $150 billion

• $175 billion

Following Hurricane Katrina, how many people were evacuated from Mississippi and Louisiana before the storm struck?

• 1.7 million

• 2 million

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

What was the primary method used to alleviate the flooding in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina?

• Building new levees

• Pumping water into Lake Pontchartrain

• Constructing dams

• Evacuating remaining residents

What federal agency was primarily responsible for the response to Hurricane Katrina?

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• United States Coast Guard

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• Department of Homeland Security

Which city was most affected by Hurricane Katrina?

• Miami

• New Orleans

• Mobile

• Houston

What year did Hurricane Katrina occur?

• 2003

• 2004

• 2005

• 2006

What was the maximum wind speed of Hurricane Katrina at landfall?

• 100 mph

• 125 mph

• 150 mph

• 175 mph

How long did Hurricane Katrina last from formation to dissipation?

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days