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

Fill in the Blanks

The Mississippi River is almost

miles long.

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.

Fill in the Blanks

Name two rivers on which MS reservoirs were constructed to protect the Yazoo Basin from floodwaters.

Fill in the Blanks

Ross Barnett Reservoir is located on the

River at Jackson.

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

Fill in the Blanks

A cord of wood is equal to

cubic feet.

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.