If you do not view Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans as a "natural disaster," which one of the following sources of damage would you emphasize? A. sustained winds of over 100 mph B. breaches in the poorly-designed levees C. heavy rain and downpours of up to 25 inches in 30 hours D. flooding induced by the storm surge

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John Farley

23 April, 21:52

If you do not view Hurricane Katrina's impact on New Orleans as a "natural disaster," which one of the following sources of damage would you emphasize? A. sustained winds of over 100 mph B. breaches in the poorly-designed levees C. heavy rain and downpours of up to 25 inches in 30 hours D. flooding induced by the storm surge

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Dominik Collins · Answer 1

B. breaches in the poorly-designed levees

Explanation:

In case of not considering hurricane Katrina a natural disaster, a series of human errors would be highlighted, such as the neglect of a fragile embankment constructed to prevent the overflow of a river.

The rest of the options are incorrect because they all describe natural hazards like strong winds, heavy rain and flooding produced by a sudden, powerful storm.