New Orleans is Sinking!

How many acres of land are lost in Louisiana?

• 1 acre every 24 minutes

• 2 acres every 24 minutes

• 3 acres every 45 minutes

• 4 acres every 45 minutes

What is the shape of New Orleans

• bowl-shaped (below sea level)

• upside down bowl-shaped (above sea level)

What is one benefit of the Mississippi Delta

Louisiana's coast produces how much of nation's seafood industry?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

The cost of all proposed projects added up to

• 14 million

• 14 billion

• 7 million

• 7 billion

What is the primary purpose of building river diversions along the Mississippi River for marshland restoration?

• allow freshwater to and sediment to flow down marshes towards the gulf

• divert river water away from marshlands, leading to a reduction in freshwater and sediment flow towards the Gulf.

• allows for the discharge of pollutants into marsh areas.

• all of the above

Why is rebuilding the Southern Barrier Islands considered crucial in the restoration plan?

• To create a new tourist attraction with theme park rides and attractions.

• they are home to unique species that produce a substance capable of repelling natural disasters.

• essential for providing natural protection against storm surges and preserving coastal habitats

 Why are Louisiana's barrier islands eroding faster than those in other parts of the country?

• Rising sea levels

• reduction in sediment flow from the Mississippi River caused by levees and dredging.

• The fishing industry cleared the coastal area for better access to water. 

  
  

What specific actions are suggested in the shortlist of planned projects to make the most difference?

• building river diversions

• rebuilding southern barrier islands

• All of the above

Why were levees built in the first place?

• Levees are constructed to create artificial reservoirs that store water

•  to protect the homes and property of Louisiana

• providing elevated platforms for industry