Unit 6 CSA Review 2022

Why us it important for citizens to stay informed with government issues?

• informed citizens can make better decisions about government

• informed citizens are less likely to pay taxes

• informed citizens won't vote in elections

• informed citizens won't go to jury duty

How has the Mississippi River affected the development of Louisiana Commerce (business/industry)?

• The Mississippi River has developed huge growth for the delta, specifically in shipping iron ore that is mined and refined in South Louisiana.

• The Mississippi River has developed limited economic growth for the State of Louisiana and surrounding markets.

• The Mississippi River has developed economically dependent domestic and foreign markets in the agricultural, petrochemical, and both raw and finished goods.

• The Mississippi River has developed an exclusively agricultural economy from Northern Minnesota to South Louisiana

What are the effects of man-made disasters on Louisiana's environment?

• affected by deep water horizon, mostly costing the government millions in clean up

• largely affected by man made disaster's such as the Deep Water Horizon, destruction of our coastline, endangering wildlife and seafood harvesting, and costly solutions to reverse the damage

• affected by man-made disasters such as the Deep Water Horizon by endangering the sustainability of offshore oil production.

• mildly affected by man-made disaster's such as the Deep Water Horizon, increasing loss of coastline by a small margin

Which statement best describes Louisiana's coastal crisis?

• The loss of Louisiana wetlands is due solely to the fact that humans have begun building levee systems along the Mississippi River.

• The loss of Louisiana wetlands is increasing at an exponential rate which is beyond what is currently possible to replace.

• The loss of Louisiana wetlands is occurring because of a variety of factors, largely due to human interaction with the environment that could eventually result in the total loss of the current coastal system within the next two centuries.

• The loss of Louisiana wetlands is occurring because of two main factors: natural disasters and agriculture. Louisiana is not losing wetlands to sea level rise, but because of the draining of wetlands to make room for agriculture.

How have man-made levees affected the Mississippi River Delta?

• Man-made levees have allowed the Mississippi river to deposit land further away from the Louisiana coastline, which positively affects the environment

• Man-made levees have prevented the Mississippi River from naturally depositing sediment to rebuild land lost to natural processes.

• Man-made levees have prevented settlements along the region to replenish its soil, leading to long drought seasons in the Delta.

• Man-made levees have not had the largest affect on depositing sediment. Most the blame lies with the decreased size of barrier islands.

Which statement best explains the importance of Louisiana’s exports to international trade?

• Louisiana exports petroleum and coal products mainly by container ship.

• Louisiana exports valuable natural resources and raw materials to other nations.

• Most goods exported from Louisiana are consumer products sold in stores abroad.

• Most goods exported from Louisiana are sold to tourists in other nations.

What factor has contributed to crawfish becoming such a big industry in Louisiana?

• Crawfish farming becomes dependent on migrant labor.

• Crawfish farming becomes the wealthiest industry in Louisiana.

• Crawfish farming becomes controlled by international corporations.

• Crawfish farming's efficiency and increased production has allowed crawfish to become closely associated with Louisiana culture.

Which statement best explains how free trade affects the economy of Louisiana?

• Few countries that buy Louisiana products and services engage in free trade.

• Free trade makes it easier to sell Louisiana products and services to other countries.

• Many companies in Louisiana discourage free trade, because it makes foreign products cheaper.

• Free trade encourages foreign companies to establish their headquarters in Louisiana.

How have natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina affected the Louisiana economy?

• Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina have had catastrophic impacts on Louisiana's economy. The biggest impact on the city of New Orleans was a dramatic loss of jobs and infrastructure following the storm.

• Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina have had major impacts on Louisiana's economy; however, none of the impacts have had a lasting effect on the status of the Louisiana economy

• Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina have had limited impact on Louisiana government and Louisiana's economy.

• Natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina have had major impacts on Louisiana's economy, the largest of which displayed by the graph would be the loss to Louisiana's wetlands surrounding New Orleans.

Which is NOT a reason Louisiana is a major producer of chemicals and energy worldwide.

• availability of infrastructure such as ports and pipelines

• proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi River

• availability of natural resources

• proximity to Baton Rouge