Conditions that contributed to the destructive nature of Hurricane Katrina included all of the following EXCEPT:
A) a huge storm surge.
B) very strong winds, up to 125 miles per hour.
C) very high levels of rainfall, up to 10 inches per hour.
D) an exceptionally cold pocket of water over the Gulf of Mexico.

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While the other factors listed (storm surge, strong winds, high rainfall) all contributed to the destructive nature of Hurricane Katrina, an exceptionally cold pocket of water over the Gulf of Mexico did not play a role in the storm's intensity or impact.

Conditions That Contributed to the Destructive Nature of Hurricane Katrina