2024 6SS Louisiana Quiz 1

What is one definition of a swamp?

• A permanently flooded forest

• A seasonally flooded forest

• A forest with permanent dark water

• A forest found only in wildlife refuges

Why were the swamplands on the edges of New Orleans drained in the early 1900s?

• To create parks and wildlife refuges

• To expand the city beyond the natural levee

• To plant cypress and tupelo gum trees

• To make the swamps more remote and difficult to reach

What do many people think of swamps in Louisiana?

• They are common and easy to access

• They are strange or unusual and remote

• They are mainly located in urban areas

• They are not rich in biodiversity

Where are swamps in Louisiana typically located?

• Only in parks

• In urban centers

• On the outskirts of the state’s biggest cities

• Exclusively on private land

What is a characteristic feature of the trees in Louisiana swamps?

• They are frequently adorned with Spanish moss

• They are typically leafless and dry

• They are rare and endangered species

• They are not native to the region

What is the area where the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico known as?

• Mississippi estuary

• Mississippi delta

• Birdfoot estuary

• Gulf of Mexico delta

What type of vegetation dominates the delta of the Mississippi River?

• Tropical trees

• Desert cacti

• Marsh grasses

• Mountain shrubs

Where is a good place to see such eroded bluffs as mentioned in the Blufflands Region section?

• In West Feliciana Parish

• In the Prairies Region

• Near the Mississippi River

• In Southwest Louisiana

Why are Louisiana's prairies considered "critically imperiled"?

• Due to overfishing in the region

• Because of widespread agricultural use and development

• Because of natural disasters

• Due to urban expansion only

What is the magnolia tree's significance in the Blufflands region?

• It is the only tree that grows there

• It is considered an invasive species

• It is a common sight and the state flower

• It is used for timber production