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Which of the following statements about the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is FALSE?

a.
Galveston was a small, sparsely-populated area when the hurricane struck.
b.
A tropical hurricane ravaged Galveston Island on September 8, 1900.
c.
The hurricane lasted 12 hours.
d.
The hurricane brought tidal waves that destroyed half of the city.

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A. Galveston was a small, sparsely-populated area when the hurricane struck

Population of death was 6,000-8,000 and was considered one of the most deadliest hurricanes in U.S history
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Answer:

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The city of Galveston was full of people when it was struck by the hurricane. No one knew that a hurricane was coming until too late.

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