Chapter 1 Section 1 MS Stuides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the absolute location of Mississippi?

• Between 30°13’N and 35°N latitude, and 88°07’W and 91°41’W longitude

• In the Eastern Hemisphere, South America

• Between 40°N and 45°N latitude, and 100°W and 105°W longitude

• On the west coast of the United States

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between longitude and latitude?

• Longitude measures east or west of the prime meridian, while latitude measures north or south of the equator.

• Longitude measures north or south of the equator, while latitude measures east or west of the prime meridian.

• Longitude and latitude both measure distance from the equator.

• Longitude and latitude are imaginary lines that run parallel to each other.

Fill in the Blanks

Mississippi measures about

miles long from north to south.

Multiple Choice

Based on the population data, which group makes up the largest percentage of Mississippi's population after African Americans?

• Latino/Hispanic

• Asian Americans

• Native Americans

• Female

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about Mississippi's geography and statistics.

• Mississippi has 12 soil regions.

• The highest point in Mississippi is Mount Woodall.

• Mississippi's average elevation is 300 feet.

• Mississippi has 50 counties.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states does NOT border the state described in the image?

• Louisiana

• Arkansas

• Georgia

• Tennessee

Fill in the Blanks

Mississippi is located in the

Hemisphere.