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Week 2 Studies Weekly 3rd Grade

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which direction would you travel if you went from Natchitoches to Baton Rouge?

a)

northwest

b)

southwest

c)

east

d)

southeast

2.

In the early days of the United States, it was decided the 13 Colonies needed a flag. Congress thought it should have thirteen stripes and stars representing a new constellation. These symbols can be found outside of important government buildings and other __________________.

a)

mountains

b)

landmarks

c)

maps

3.

What are the similarities between the Louisiana flag and the United States' flag?

a)

They both use blue and white as main colors and both flags have changed over time.

b)

They both use red as the main color and have not changed over time.

c)

They both have pictures of animals on them.

4.

What are the differences between the Louisiana flag and the United States' flag?

a)

The United States' flag has a pelican feeding her young on it and the Louisiana flag has only stripes and stars on it.

b)

The Louisiana flag has a pelican feeding her young on it and the United States flag has only stripes and stars on it.

5.

To travel from Baton Rouge to Alexandria, what intermediate direction would you head?

a)

northeast

b)

northwest

c)

southeast

d)

southwest

6.

To travel from Shreveport to Monroe, which cardinal direction would you head?

a)

north

b)

east

c)

south

d)

west

7.

Which of the following are symbols of Louisiana?

a)

gumbo

b)

brown pelican

c)

liberty bell

d)

white perch

8.

If you and your family were going on vacation, which type of map would be most helpful to bring?

a)

a topographical map

b)

a physical map

c)

a general purpose map

d)

a climate map

9.

Based on the map of Louisiana, which of the following cities is located between 90 degrees west and 91 degrees west?

a)

Baton Rouge

b)

New Orleans

c)

Shreveport

d)

Columbia

10.

Which of the following facts about New Orleans is NOT true?

a)

The state capital is Baton Rouge.

b)

The French Quarter was the place in New Orleans where buildings were first built in the state.

c)

Louisiana has the nickname of the Salt State because so much salt is harvested there.

d)

The nickname Sportsman's Paradise comes from the many nature parks and activities.

11.

According to this week's Studies Weekly, which of the following coordinates best defines the location of New Orleans?

a)

30 degrees north to 90 degrees west

b)

94 degrees west to 89 degrees west

c)

29 degrees north to 33 degrees north

d)

32 degrees north to 92 degrees wes