Tropical Storms - Effects and Responses - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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On what date did Hurricane Katrina strike New Orleans?
On what date did Hurricane Katrina strike New Orleans?
28th August 2005
What category was Hurricane Katrina with wind speeds of 150mph?
What category was Hurricane Katrina with wind speeds of 150mph?
Category 5
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?
What percentage of New Orleans was flooded?
80%
What was the height of the storm surge that caused flooding?
What was the height of the storm surge that caused flooding?
16 meters
What was the estimated total cost of the damage from Hurricane Katrina?
What was the estimated total cost of the damage from Hurricane Katrina?
$150 billion
How many jobs were lost from damaged businesses?
How many jobs were lost from damaged businesses?
230,000
How many litres of oil were leaked from oil spills?
How many litres of oil were leaked from oil spills?
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?
How many army troops were stationed to assist with relief?
30,000
How much was spent on rebuilding flood defenses as a long-term response?
How much was spent on rebuilding flood defenses as a long-term response?
$14.5 billion