Question

order the topics from broadest to narrowest.
broader
the ecological consequences of hurricane katrina
the ecological consequences of hurricanes
the consequences of tropical storms and hurricanes
the ecological consequences of hurricanes in the southern united states
narrower

Explanation:

The broader the topic, the more general it is. "The consequences of tropical storms and hurricanes" is the most general as it includes all types of consequences for both tropical storms and hurricanes. "The ecological consequences of hurricanes" is more specific as it focuses on just ecological aspects of hurricanes. "The ecological consequences of hurricanes in the southern United States" is even more specific as it limits the location. "The ecological consequences of Hurricane Katrina" is the most narrow as it focuses on a single hurricane.

Answer:

1. the consequences of tropical storms and hurricanes
2. the ecological consequences of hurricanes
3. the ecological consequences of hurricanes in the southern United States
4. the ecological consequences of Hurricane Katrina