Tropical Storms - Effects and Responses - Case Study (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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When did Hurricane Katrina strike New Orleans?
When did Hurricane Katrina strike New Orleans?
28th August 2005
What wind speed did Hurricane Katrina reach in New Orleans?
What wind speed did Hurricane Katrina reach in New Orleans?
150mph
How many people died as a result of Hurricane Katrina?
How many people died as a result of Hurricane Katrina?
1800
How many houses were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina?
How many houses were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina?
300,000
What percentage of New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina?
What percentage of New Orleans was flooded by Hurricane Katrina?
80%
How high was the storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina?
How high was the storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina?
16 metres
What was the total cost of damage from Hurricane Katrina?
What was the total cost of damage from Hurricane Katrina?
$150 billion
How many jobs were lost due to damaged businesses after Hurricane Katrina?
How many jobs were lost due to damaged businesses after Hurricane Katrina?
230,000
How much oil was leaked due to oil spills caused by Hurricane Katrina?
How much oil was leaked due to oil spills caused by Hurricane Katrina?
26 million litres
What percentage of New Orleans residents were evacuated before the hurricane?
What percentage of New Orleans residents were evacuated before the hurricane?
70-80%
How many army troops were stationed to assist with relief after Hurricane Katrina?
How many army troops were stationed to assist with relief after Hurricane Katrina?
30,000
How much did the rebuilding of flood defences cost as a long-term response?
How much did the rebuilding of flood defences cost as a long-term response?
$14.5 billion