Chapter 4 Lesson 2

Which of these describes the process of erosion?

• Erosion is the flooding of rivers after a he

• Erosion is the slow wearing away of land by water, wind and other natural forces.

• Erosion is the use of natural resources to make cool air.

• Erosion is the protection of animals in parks and zoos.

_______________ was a nature artist who enjoyed spending time outdoors as well as studying and drawing birds.

• John James Audubon

• Jake Delhomme

• Kimberly Willis Holt

• Clementine Hunter

Some wildlife populations are not as large as they used to be many years ago.

• True

• False

What is one way that people in Louisiana are trying to protect wildlife?

• by cutting down forests and parks.

• by shutting down zoos.

• by

  studying about coastal erosion

• by creating parks, wildlife refuges and zoos

Why are some wildlife populations not as large as they used to be and becoming scarce? Restate and answer. Use complete sentences.

What do the brown pelican, alligator, and Louisiana black bear all have in common?

• They have never been seen in Louisiana.

• They are examples of wildlife in Texas.

• They are all symbols of Louisiana.

• They are extinct animals in Louisiana.

Give three examples of wildlife that can be found in your part of Louisiana. Which is your favorite? Why? Restate and answer. Use complete sentences.

_______________________ is one of the only places to see Louisiana black bears in the wild.

• Alexandria Zoo

• Poverty Point

• Tensas River National Wildlife Reguge

• Fort St. Jean Baptiste.

What does the word wildlife mean?

• animals and plants that live in the wild.

• things found in nature.

• the slow wearing away of land and ocean water.

• a large supply of natural resources.

Louisiana's nickname is ________________.

• The Pelican State

• The Crawfish State

• Mardi Gras

• Tabasco