Chapter 1 Section 4 MS Studies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a state agency mentioned as protecting the environment and natural resources?

• Dept of Environmental Quality

• Office of Geology

• Dept of Transportation

• Office of Pollution Control

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a use of water mentioned in the lesson?

• Drinking

• Irrigating crops

• Generating electricity

• Building houses

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Mississippi River system are correct?

• It has 250 tributaries.

• It is called the 'Father of Waters' by Natives.

• It has 14,000 miles of navigable waterways.

• It begins at the Gulf of Mexico.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between groundwater and surface water?

• Groundwater is found in aquifers underground, while surface water is found in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

• Groundwater is always salty, while surface water is always fresh.

• Groundwater is only found in deserts, while surface water is only found in forests.

• Groundwater is used only for farming, while surface water is used only for drinking.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Pickwick Lake?

• It is the oldest reservoir in Mississippi.

• It is located on the Tennessee River.

• It was developed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

• It is the largest reservoir in Mississippi.

Multiple Choice

Which state has more water surface acres in catfish farms than the other three states combined?

• Mississippi

• Alabama

• Louisiana

• Arkansas

Multiple Select

Which of the following are critical growth factors for timber production in Mississippi?

• Good soil

• High rainfall

• Annual temperature not below 43°F

• Low humidity

Multiple Choice

In which year did Mississippi begin producing natural gas after its discovery in Monroe County?

• 1926

• 1936

• 1946

• 1916

Multiple Choice

What is the primary use of lignite at the Red Hills Power Plant in Choctaw County?

• Producing electrical power

• Heating homes

• Making fertilizers

• Road construction

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a natural resource?

• Something found in nature that is useful to humans

• A man-made object used by people

• A type of government agency

• A type of pollution

Multiple Choice

According to the slide, what are some ways the environment is still being preserved despite hunters and fishermen no longer having a pristine environment?

• Large stretches of forests still have wild game, most rivers and streams are not polluted, reservoirs provide water surface, and parks are preserved from commercial development.

• All rivers and streams are polluted and there are no wild game left in the forests.

• Reservoirs are being drained and parks are being developed commercially.

• Hunters and fishermen have more access to pristine environments than before.