SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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What lesson can be learned from the flooding of North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew?
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A hurricane is unlikely to reach North Carolina again.
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International cooperation can prevent hurricanes
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The human response to a natural disaster can influence its destructiveness
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Hurricanes are a major contributor to pollution in the Gulf of Mexico
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What lesson can be learned from the flooding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005? The human response to a natural disaster can influence its destruction.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Federal government should work with its homeland security partners in revising existing plans, ensuring a functional operational structure-including within regions-and establishing a clear, accountable process for all National preparedness efforts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nationwide, the hurricane nearly or completely destroyed around 200, 000 homes, leaving 1.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Monetary damage was estimated at US$2.8 billion.
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