Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
1
Q
When did hurricane Katrina happen?
A
August 2005
2
Q
Where was hurricane Katrina’s source?
A
The Gulf of Mexico
3
Q
What was the magnitude of hurricane Katrina?
A
Category 4
4
Q
Where did Hurricane Katrina affect the most?
A
New Orleans
5
Q
Why did hurricane Katrina bring so much flooding?
A
New Orleans lies in a natural bowl shape
6
Q
How many people drowned in flood waters?
A
Almost 1200
7
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
1 million
8
Q
How much of the city became submerged?
A
2/3
