Which factors contributed to the damage that Hurricane Katrina inflicted on New Orleans?

This question has more than one answer, so choose the best 2 letters or more as the correct answer.

A.

New Orleans's levees were old, and many were in need of repair.

B.

Government agencies had ordered all residents to remain in their homes, which contributed to the chaos.

C.

The city's low-lying position between two bodies of water made it especially vulnerable to flooding.

D.

At the same time that the hurricane struck, a strong tornado passed over the city.

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Cristina Nichols

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17 August, 23:25

Which factors contributed to the damage that Hurricane Katrina inflicted on New Orleans?

This question has more than one answer, so choose the best 2 letters or more as the correct answer.

A.

New Orleans's levees were old, and many were in need of repair.

B.

Government agencies had ordered all residents to remain in their homes, which contributed to the chaos.

C.

The city's low-lying position between two bodies of water made it especially vulnerable to flooding.

D.

At the same time that the hurricane struck, a strong tornado passed over the city.

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Charlie Andrews · Answer 1

The answers are A.) New Orlean's levees were old and many were in need of repair and C.) The city's low-lying position between two bodies of water made it especially vulnerable to flooding

Rachael Marks · Answer 2

The answers are a and c