Which of the following is true regarding the flooding of New Orleans in 2005?

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New Orleans is located below sea level and parts of the city are even below the level of the Mississippi River. This makes the city more susceptible to flooding.

Answer: B
 While there were warnings and concerns about the levees in New Orleans, the severity of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding were not fully predicted or prepared for.

Answer: C
 The 100-year flood protection provided by the levees does not mean that the city will not flood for another 100 years. This term refers to the likelihood of a flood of that magnitude occurring in any given year.

Answer: D
 While the repairs made to the levees and flood protection system after Hurricane Katrina addressed many issues, ending the subsidence (the sinking of land) of the city was not one of them.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Flooding of New