katrina warm-up Quiz

What was the scenario being simulated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in July 2004?

• A military invasion

• A deadly hurricane called Pam

• A terrorist attack

• A wildfire outbreak

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the predicted impact of the hurricane scenario on New Orleans and the surrounding area?

• Minimal flooding

• Complete evacuation

• Ravaging the area

• No significant damage

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the state government's response to the disaster scenarios?

• Waited for federal assistance

• Took charge of the relief effort

• Ignored the situation

• Relied solely on local volunteers

What did satellite photography reveal about the thunderstorms?

• They were moving eastward

• They had a clockwise rotation

• They had a counterclockwise rotation

• They were dissipating

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What was the name of the next storm on the alphabetized list in 2005?

• Katrina

• Andrew

• Sandy

• Rita

What items were mentioned as part of emergency supplies?

• Canned food and blankets

• Bottled water, flashlights, and Pop-Tarts

• Batteries and radios

• First aid kits and tents

What is the typical forward speed of an average hurricane?

• 15 to 20 miles per hour

• 5 to 10 miles per hour

• 25 to 30 miles per hour

• 35 to 40 miles per hour

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What minimum sea surface temperature is needed for the formation of hurricanes?

• 80 degrees

• 70 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the geographical feature that makes New Orleans particularly vulnerable to flooding?

• Its location on a mountain

• Its position below sea level

• Its proximity to the desert

• Its elevation above sea level

What natural feature surrounds New Orleans to the south?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Great Lakes