Question

Why did New Orleans suffer extreme flooding as a result of Hurricane Katrina?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. No one knew that the city’s levees needed to be strengthened.

Explanation:

Answer 2

New Orleans suffered extreme flooding as a result of Hurricane Katrina because no one knew that the city's levees needed to be strengthened. Option C is correct.

Hurricane Katrina was a highly destructive and fatal Category 5 hurricane that made landfall on Florida and Louisiana in August 2005, causing catastrophic damage; especially in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas.

Since the center of Hurricane Katrina passed southeast of New Orleans on August 29, 2005, winds downtown were in the Category 1 range with frequent intense gusts and tidal surge.