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WorksheetsUnit 5- Louisiana's Future
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Define the term "erosion".
The destruction of a coastline
The collapse of rocks and dirt
The gradual wearing away of land by water and air
The build up of minerals and sand
What is a want?
Something you have to have to survive.
Something you don’t need to survive but would like to have.
Someone who buys something.
What is a need?
Something that you have to have in order to survive.
Something you do not need in order to survive but would like to have.
Someone who buys something.
What is opportunity cost?
the value of the next best option that is not selected when a choice is made.
there is not enough of it.
things people make to earn money.
actions people do to earn money.
Michael has been invited by a friend to go fishing on Friday. His parents are going to a concert. Michael chooses to go fishing with his friend. What is his opportunity cost?
fishing with a friend
going to a concert
What can be built to prevent water from flooding certain areas, but can also cause coastal erosion?
levees
canals
boats
What are canals used for mostly in Louisiana?
boats, drilling rigs, pipelines and other equipment to get through the marsh; to transport water for human use
to move items from one place to the next
entertainment
living on
Which degree would make the most money?
Bachelor Degree from a 4 year college
An associate degree from a 2 year college
A high school diploma
Never graduating
True or False
When more people make more money, it helps our economy improve!
True
False
If the demand of sugar goes up, what happens to the price?
It will decrease.
It will go increase.
Nothing will happen
Consumers make money.
