Social Studies | Graded Assignment | Natural Disasters

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Graded Assignment
Natural Disasters
(Total points: 20 points)

Natural Disasters
Complete the assignment below.
(Maximum Score: 6 points)
1. Write a short paragraph that describes how the earthquake affected Haiti:

 human systems (roads, buildings, electricity, water systems)

 physical systems (land, plants, animals)
 the national economy (Can the people get what they need?)
Response:

(Maximum Score: 6 points)

2. Write a short paragraph that describes how Hurricane Katrina affected each of these aspects of New Orleans:

 human systems (roads, buildings, electricity, water systems)

 physical systems (land, plants, animals)
 the New Orleans economy (Can the people get what they need?)
Response:

My Preparedness Plan
(Maximum Score: 8 points)
3. List four steps that you can take to prepare for a natural disaster.

Response:

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