What happened to the population of New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina?

People stayed to protect property.
People evacuated and returned slowly.
People evacuated, but almost all returned.
People evacuated and did not return.

C is false, the population of NO now is about 80% of what it was in 2000 before Katrina.

I think its B as the population was about 45% after Katrina, does anyone else agree or object?

I have no idea what other students think, but I do agree with you, as a tutor.

The correct answer is B: People evacuated and returned slowly. After Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in August 2005, the city experienced a significant decrease in population. Many residents evacuated the city prior to the hurricane to seek shelter in safer areas. The extent of the damage caused by the hurricane, including widespread flooding and destruction of infrastructure, led to a slow and gradual return of residents. It took several years for the population to increase, and as you mentioned, it is currently estimated to be about 80% of what it was in 2000 before Katrina. So, to summarize, the population of New Orleans decreased significantly during and immediately after Hurricane Katrina, and residents gradually returned to the city over time.