Louisiana Map Skills

Which of these two landforms are found in Louisiana? (2 correct answers)

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Driskill Mountains

• Gulf of Mexico

• Rocky Mountains

Which body of water can be found to the south of Louisiana?

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Sabine River

• Gulf of Mexico

• Red River

Which of the following explain the location of Louisiana? (2 correct answers)

• It is in the southern part of the United States

• It's southern border is the Gulf of Mexico

• It is north of Texas

• It is in the Eastern hemisphere

• It is in the Southern hemisphere

What can a political map tell us? (3 correct answers)

• The capital city of Louisiana

• How many people live in each city

• Where cities are located

• Where landforms are located

• Which states border Louisiana

What state shares Texas' eastern border?

• Mexico

• New Mexico

• Oklahoma

• Louisiana

Which city experienced Category 3 and 4 winds during Hurricane Katrina?

• Miami, Florida

• Mobile, Alabama

• New Orleans, Louisiana

Which is true about Hurricane Katrina?

• The winds were strongest over the Gulf of Mexico.

• The storm was at its strongest just before it struck Miami.

• Mobile, Alabama was directly in the path of the hurricane.

Which river forms the eastern border of Louisiana?

• Mississippi River

• Red River

• Sabine River

• Atchafalaya River

What is the capital city of Louisiana?

• New Orleans

• Baton Rouge

• Shreveport

• Lafayette

Which of the following is a major industry in Louisiana?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Oil and Gas

• Automobile