HURRICANE KATRINA

What is the primary energy source of a tropical cyclone like Hurricane Katrina?

• Cold air from the atmosphere

• The condensation of moist air

• Friction with the ocean surface

• Direct solar radiation

The continent that was mostly affected was

• Africa

• Louisiana

• Europe

• Asia

What was one of the main factors that contributed to the catastrophic consequences of Hurricane Katrina?

• The rapid and effective response of relief agencies.

• The lack of planning and organization in relief efforts.

• The effective coordination between different levels of government.

• The absence of social inequalities in the affected population.

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 What was the category of Hurricane Katrina?

• Category five

• Category one

• Category two

• Category three

What was one of the disasters caused by the Hurricane ?

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Drought

• Floods

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What was one of the federal government's responses to Hurricane Katrina?

• The immediate evacuation of the entire coastal population.

• The deployment of more than 40,000 National Guard troops to the Gulf Coast.

• The declaration of a state of emergency and the allocation of federal funds for recovery.

• The construction of an entirely new levee system before the hurricane.

What is the date when the city of New Orleans looked like an apocalyptic scene?

• Between June 12 and June 29

• Between August 17 and August 20

• Between August 29 and August 31

• Between September 28 and September 30

What was one of the man factors that contributed to the catastrophic consequences of Hurricane Katrina?

• High levels of tourism

• Lack of public interest

• Organization

• Inadequate technological advancemes

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Which of the following statements is true?

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• The United States was completely prepared for the natural disaster.

• The natural disaster had no impact on racial divisions.

• Poor planning was not a factor in the catastrophic consequences

• Social inequalities were highlighted and worsened by the disaster.

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what type of Hurricane was Katrina?

• Tropical cyclone

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Typhoon