P2B 06Hurricane Katrina Overview

P2B 06Hurricane Katrina Overview

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Geography

11th Grade

Hard

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Van Zyl

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Hurricane Katrina?

Back

One of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in United States history.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where did Hurricane Katrina originate and what was its path?

Back

Originated in the Caribbean as a tropical storm, intensified into a Category 4 hurricane, crossed over Florida, and made landfall near New Orleans.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the wind speed when Katrina made landfall in New Orleans?

Back

Approximately 200 km/h.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a critical factor in the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina?

Back

A 6-metre high storm surge from the sea causing extensive flooding.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geographical characteristic of New Orleans worsened the flooding?

Back

Part of New Orleans lies below sea level with levees protecting it from flooding.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happened to the levees during Hurricane Katrina?

Back

Some levees collapsed and water flooded into the city.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of New Orleans was flooded?

Back

80% of the city and neighbouring regions were flooded.

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