Question

select all that apply. identify some of the factors that led to hurricane katrina (2005) being so destructive to new orleans. flood barriers failed. a neap low tide was in progress. a large storm surge occurred. the storm took a turn toward the east just before landfall. an increase in strength happened as the storm moved over the warm gulf waters and gained energy from below.

Explanation:

Flood barriers failing led to severe flooding. A large storm - surge caused extensive damage. The storm gaining strength over warm Gulf waters made it more destructive. A neap low - tide would not contribute to destruction. The storm turning east before landfall was not a major factor in New Orleans' destruction.

Answer:

Flood barriers failed.
A large storm surge occurred.
An increase in strength happened as the storm moved over the warm Gulf waters and gained energy from below.