TMJC 2025 J1H2 Tutorial 8 - Flooding (Qns)

Higher 2 Tropical Environments – Flooding TMJC 9173 Tutorial 8 2025 Tropical Cyclone in USA 1 Resource 1 shows the track and development of Hurricane (Tropical cyclone) Katrina in August 2005. Resource 2 shows areas of flooding brought about by Katrina in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Resource 3 shows a photo of the flood aftermath from Hurricane Katrina. (a) Describe the track and development of Katrina from 23 to 30 August 2005 shown in Resource 1. [5] (b) Explain why Katrina was downgraded to a tropical storm at 20:00 on 29 August as shown in Resource 1. [3] (c) Using Resource 2, explain how the physical and human features of the Mississippi river and New Orleans contributed to the impact of Katrina on New Orleans [6] (d) Using Resource 3, explain possible impacts that could arise in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina [4] (e) Using Resource 2 and your own knowledge, recommend possible strategies that would help minimize the damage to New Orleans by future hurricanes. [7]

Essay question 3. “The main cause of flood is the climate” [20] To what extent do you agree with this statement? 4. “Damage to the natural environment is the worst impact of flooding” [20] To what extent do you agree with this statement? 2017 A level 5. Evaluate the success of strategies to manage fluvial flooding in the tropics. [20]

Resource 1 for Question 1 The Track and Development of Hurricane Katrina, August 2005

Resource 2 for Question 1 Areas of Flooding Brought about by Katrina in New Orleans

Resource 3 for Question 1 Photo of the flood aftermath of Hurricane Katrina