The majority of damage caused in New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina was due to
A) incessant gusts of hurricane force winds destroying structures in the city.
B) a massive water surge that breached weakened levees.
C) widespread fires caused by downed electrical wires.
D) widespread civil disorder.
Answer: B
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To what extent did Indian culture penetrate southeast Asia before the arrival of Muslim traders in the eighth century?
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A. Struggle with Israel B. Suez Canal crisis C. Military coup in Iraq D. Independence of OPEC nations E. Decision to join the European common market
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