I Survived Hurricane Katrina

The _____ monitors hurricanes and gives information about them.

• police department

• National Weather Service

• US Postal Service

a storm, with heavy rains and high winds, that develops over the ocean and often moves toward land

• mineral

• plantation

• hurricane

• savanna

What is the primary cause of hurricanes like Hurricane Katrina?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Oceanic evaporation and wind patterns

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar flares

Which city was most affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005?

• Miami

• New Orleans

• Houston

• Tampa

What is the term for the rising of sea levels due to a storm, which was a major issue during Hurricane Katrina?

• Tsunami

• Storm surge

• Flash flood

• Tidal wave

What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall in Louisiana?

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 2

Which government agency is primarily responsible for disaster response in the United States, such as during Hurricane Katrina?

• FBI

• FEMA

• CIA

• NASA

What was one of the major social impacts of Hurricane Katrina on the affected communities?

• Increased tourism

• Mass displacement of residents

• Economic boom

• Population growth

What is the term for the temporary shelters set up for people displaced by disasters like Hurricane Katrina?

• Refugee camps

• Evacuation centers

• Tent cities

• Safe houses

Which body of water did Hurricane Katrina primarily form over?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Indian Ocean