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How do people take action when a river floods?
The National Weather Service sends alerts; workers & volunteers pile sand bags on levees; American Red Cross helps people with shelter and other needs
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What was the name of the very severe hurricane that hit Louisiana and Mississippi's coast in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricanes that hit the Southeast usually form in the _____ or _____.
Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico
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when people are moved to safety because of dangerous conditions
evacuation
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What might happen to a levee if water rises too high?
The levee might overflow or break through which would cause flooding.
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Describe some effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people living in the Southeast.
People had to leave the city, some people were trapped, some died, homes had to be rebuilt, and people volunteered to help others.
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How are homes in the Southeast prepared for hurricanes?
They are built of materials that can stand up to wind and waves; some have special roofs and windows; some are built high up to avoid flooding
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When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
when winds reach 74 miles per hour
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The hurricane season lasts from _____ to _____.
June to November
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Hurricanes begin as _____.
tropical storms
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Why is the weather in Miami, FL warmer on average than the weather in Charleston, WV?
Florida is closer to the equator and further south.
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part of the year when temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow
growing season
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dirt or concrete wall built to prevent flooding
levee
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