Unit 6 Test Review

Which of Louisiana's fishing areas would most likely be affected by storm surges created by hurricanes? Select the two correct answers.

• freshwater areas near the Arkansas border

• areas closest to the Gulf Coast

• freshwater areas along the Red River

• areas on waterways in the northern part of the state

• low-lying areas near large water sources

Select two correct factors that influence decline in the fishing industry in Louisiana

• hurricanes damage breeding grounds

• fishing profits decrease

• droughts disturb natural habitats

• unemployment increases

Select two correct effects of decline in the fishing industry in Louisiana

• hurricanes damage breeding grounds

• fishing profits decrease

• droughts disturb natural habitats

• unemployment increases

which statement explains how the demand for seafood products most likely affects the commercial fishing industry in Louisiana?

• When demand is low, the price of seafood increases in the market

• Changes in demand affect recreational fishing more than commercial fishing.

• When demand is high, more jobs in the industry become available.

• Changes in demand affect the quality more than the quantity of fish supplied.

which statement best explains how excessive rain can negatively affect the fishing industry in Louisiana?

• Excessive rain introduces predatory species in fish habitats.

• Excessive rain increases oxygen levels in fish habitats.

• Excessive rain increases the pollution of fish habitats.

• Excessive rain changes the water levels of fish habitats.

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

• Most counties 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.

Which statement best explains the relationship between specialization and the seafood industry in Louisiana?

• The seafood industry imports large amounts of seafood in order to pay fewer taxes.

• Producers are able to focus on high-quality seafood to compete with imports.

• The seafood industry has a limited supply of different types of seafood.

• Consumers are unable to purchase many types of high-quality seafood.

A system of government in which entities such as states or provinces share power with a national government.

• Nationalism

• Federalism

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

Which form of local government provides local citizens with the primary role of determining structure and functions?

• police jury

• parish council

• home rule charter

• Aldermen

Which local form of government can exercise only the powers outlined by the Louisiana Constitution or by law?

• home rule charter

• police jury

• board of aldermen

• parish council