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Natural Events and the Environment ESS4.1

Question 8 • {HS} Earth and Space Science Sem. 1

Breaks in which of the following led to the flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

Answer
A
sea walls
B
groins
C
levees
D
barrier roads

Explanation

Breaks in New Orleans’ levees allowed floodwater to pour into the city during Hurricane Katrina. Levees are raised barriers built along waterways to help prevent flooding; they are different from groins, which are structures used to limit beach erosion. The correct choice is levees.

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