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WorksheetsWeek 24 Oklahoma Studies Weekly
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
How can people help conserve soil on land that is not good for growing crops?
build homes on it
cover it with large tarps
turn it back into grassland
make sure that it is in an area without much wind
What did the Civilian Conservation Corps do to help stop erosion?
planted trees and dug ditches for reservoirs
taught people about the Dust Bowl
encouraged farmers to plant only grass and trees
helped local schools come up with new material on conservation
What does soil conservation mean?
It means to use all of the soil.
It means to save and renew the soil.
It means to teach people new things about soil.
It means to express sadness about the state of the soil.
What does it mean when something can happen in the blink of an eye?
It happens when someone is paying close attention.
It happens very slowly and can be noticed by many people.
It happens suddenly and without much warning.
It happens loudly and can be heard from far away.
What do tornado sirens do?
They tell people the exact path of a tornado so that they can escape.
They warn people about a tornado that is somewhere in their area.
They help people pass on informaiton about storms that might happen in the future.
They predict severe weather in areas that have a lot of severe weather.
Why is it important to have a plan for when a tornado occurs?
Being prepared helps you act quickly.
Having a plan helps you avoid bad weather events.
Plans make people feel safe even when they are not.
You are required by the federal government to have a plan.
What can you compare the shape of the MKARNS to?
a ski slope hill
a lake
a staircase
a jigsaw puzzle
Why was it difficult for boats to travel down the MKARNS in the past?
There were too many boats using it.
The locks would not open properly.
Some parts of it were low and had sandbars.
There were states that did not support its use.
What allows boats to move from Muskogee to Catoosa even though Catoosa is at a higher elevation?
The locks fill with water to make it level with the next segment.
A very powerful barge pulls each boat up the MKARNS.
Gravity pulls the boats up from Muskogee to Catoosa.
Boats move more slowly because they are moving upriver.
What does the US Army Corps of Engineers do?
They protect our country from invasions.
They design and build things like dams and military bases.
They build things that are only used by the military.
They join the military to help build things overseas.
What type of problem does the US Army Corp of Engineers help solve?
helping members of the military and their families
helping barges transport goods through Oklahoma
helping law enforcement officers put people in jail
helping with problems that are too dangerous for other people to solve.
Why is the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System so important to Oklahoma?
It helps provide a place for families to enjoy a beach vacation.
It helps provide electricity and transportation of goods for the state.
It helps allow for the waterways in Oklahoma to be drained.
It helps to make sure that future generations have job opportunities.
