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Breaks in which of the following led to the flooding of new orleans during hurricane katrina?

Asea walls
Bgroins
Clevees
Dbarrier roads

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Answer:  levees (Option C)


One of the worst natural disasters in the United States that because in the early days New Orleans has been sinking the soil in and near New Orleans is a combination of sand clay and silt overtime the soil sinks. High walls called levees are around the city to keep rising river levels at bay. On 29th of August 2005, the whole city was flooded because the water levels raised to such an extent that the levees failed to protect the city.


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The reason why there was flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina was due to breaks in c. levees.

Why was New Orleans flooded during Katrina?

When Hurricane Katrina came with an overwhelming force against the levees that were meant to protect New Orleans, there were several breaks.

This led to flooding overrunning much of New Orleans which led to widespread damage and death.

Find out more on Hurricane Katrina at https://brainly.com/question/14210522.

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