Economic and Social Impacts of Disasters

What role does the Mississippi River play in the state's economy?

• Transportation of goods

• Tourism through cruises and riverboat casinos

• Irrigation of crops

• All of the above

How do hurricanes impact the economic development of Mississippi?

• They cause destruction of infrastructure, leading to economic losses.

• They bring in tourism, boosting the economy.

• They have no significant impact on the economy.

• They only affect the agricultural sector.

What are the main factors that contribute to the formation of tornadoes in Mississippi?

• Cool, dry air meeting warm, wet air

• Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico

• Flat terrain

• All of the above

How did Hurricane Katrina reveal the need for changes in emergency management and infrastructure in Mississippi?

What are the social effects of natural disasters like hurricanes and floods on the communities in Mississippi?

How do technological advances help in preparing for natural disasters in Mississippi?

What were the economic and social impacts of the Great Flood of 1927 on Mississippi?