Nine Weeks Exam Practice

What technology can be used to determine latitude, longitude, and elevation?

• GPS or Global Positioning System

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Compass

Mississippi ranks ___ among the 50 states in terms of size.

• 32nd

• 25th

• 40th

• 15th

The term “antebellum” comes from the Latin words “ante” meaning ___ and “bellum” which means the ___.

• before, war

• after, peace

• during, conflict

• beyond, battle

When are potential hurricanes given names?

• When they become tropical storms

• When they reach a certain wind speed

• When they form over the ocean

• When they are predicted to make landfall

What is the actual name of the area commonly known as the Mississippi Delta?

• Delta-Yazoo Basin

• Mississippi River Valley

• Great Plains

• Appalachian Basin

What is the length of the Mississippi River?

• Almost 2,500 miles long

• About 1,000 miles long

• Approximately 3,000 miles long

• Roughly 1,500 miles long

What is the leading aquaculture industry in the United States?

• Catfish

• Salmon

• Tilapia

• Trout

Where does Mississippi get its name from?

• The Mississippi River

• The Mississippi Mountains

• The Mississippi Desert

• The Mississippi Ocean

Hernando de Soto wanted to lead his own expedition in the New World because:

• He was seeking wealth and glory.

• He wanted to establish a new colony.

• He was ordered by the Spanish crown.

• He was escaping from political enemies.

What was the first permanent settlement on the Mississippi River?

• St. Louis

• New Orleans

• Natchez

• Memphis