Which was a result of Hurricane Katrina?A.New Orleans was floodedB.Miami was floodedC.The Gulf of Mexico became pollutedD.The Federal Emergency Management Agency was founded

Question 3 of 15Which are examples of damage caused by hurricanes?Check all that apply.A.FloodingB.Structure damageC.Massive firesD.Crops destroyed

Question 5One of the main reasons why many homeowners did not have flood insurance before the advent of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was:0 / 1 pointInsurance premiums in Louisiana went up by 70% between 1997-2005, causing many people to cancel their insurance.Many homeowners were not aware that flood insurance existed in the first place.Homeowners thought that the likelihood of a flood was too low to justify buying a flood insurance.Many homeowners were relying on the government instead.

What event caused the government to create the Department of Homeland Security?A.The Oklahoma City bombingB.The September 11 attacksC.The invasion of KuwaitD.The invasion of Afghanistan

Which of the following occurred as a result of these events?ResponsesThe president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas.The president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas.The United States acquired several territories from Mexico.The United States acquired several territories from Mexico.Parts of southern Texas were returned to Mexico.Parts of southern Texas were returned to Mexico.Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the United Stat

Hurricane Rita had a profound effect on some areas of Texas.  While the strong winds generated by the hurricane destroyed homes and property, it also caused other dramatic impacts to the ecosystem.  Which of the following was not an impact of Hurricane Rita?Adefoliation of forest canopiesBincrease in the amount of bacteria beneficial to marine environmentsCanimal life was impacted by limited food availabilityDchanges in the position of shorelines