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Please copy down the homework.
Fill in the G&L Week 6 wordlist from the answer key!
Homework to be Completed:
G&L Week 6 Flashcards due Monday.
G&L Week 6 Quiz next Wednesday.
Today’s Lesson:
Review Unnatural Disasters:
Geologist Jeffrey Mount says, “The phrase ‘natural disaster’ misses the point.” What does he mean?
Why have fewer people died in natural disasters in recent years than previously in history?
What is a levee? How have levees changed New Orleans?
What makes levees potentially dangerous?
In what ways are researchers trying to prevent natural disasters like the one caused by Hurricane Katrina?
After Reading/Discussion
Should people be forced to leave their homes if their community is threatened by a strong hurricane? Why or why not?
Why are floods both good and bad for coastal areas such as New Orleans?
Do you think the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina will keep most people from moving back to New Orleans? Why or why not?
Describe two changes that people in New Orleans should consider if and when the city is rebuilt. Explain how these changes might help avoid future disasters.