Social Studies Review (Natural Resources)

Which of the following are symbols of Louisiana?

• brown pelican

• Liberty Bell

• white perch

• gumbo

Look at the map of Louisiana. Which directions would you travel if you went from Natchitoches to Baton Rouge?

• northwest

• south

• southeast

• northeast

Which Region would you visit if you want to see berry production happening in Louisiana?

• Florida Parishes

• Central Louisiana

• Acadiana

• North Louisiana

Most of the timber in Northern Louisiana is used to make ...?

• funiture

• paper

• boards for building homes

• picture frames

Cardinal and Intermediate are two terms referring to __________?

• population of a town or city

• sports

• directions

• area (size) of a city

Based on this map, identify all the natural resources found in Louisiana.

• oil

• salt

• sugarcane

• computer

Based on the map, which of the following regions of Louisiana is known for its agriculture?

• North New Orleans

• Central Louisiana

• Florida Parishes

• Greater New Orleans

Based on the source, Louisiana's major cities are located near which of the following resources?

• salt

• oil

• farmland

• forests

• waterways

Based on the source, which of the following would be Louisiana's most important resource?

• salt domes

• natural gas deposits

• farmland

• forests

Why are resources important to Louisiana?

• allows fishermen to catch fish

• creates trade along the Mississippi River

• it allows people to survive

• allows farmers to grow crops