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WorksheetsLouisiana's Geography
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which state does not share a political border with Louisiana?
Texas
Florida
Mississippi
Arkansas
Which of the following does NOT affect climate?
Precipitation
Elevation
Distance from the equator
Distance from bodies of water
From which cultural region did zydeco originate?
Cajun country
Plantation country
The Crossroads
"Sportsman's Paradise"
Which of the following is one reason why the Mississippi River is considered "mighty"?
It runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
It powers all of Mexico.
It is the second longest river in the United States.
It is the most powerful river in the Northern states and Canada.
The prime meridian is the starting reference point for longitude.
True
False
Northern Louisiana usually has more precipitation than southern Louisiana.
True
False
The Atchafalaya Swamp is the largest swamp in the United States.
True
False
An abnormal amount of water raised by a storm
precipitation
storm surge
reservoirs
latitude
Low-lying ground next to a river
floodplain
storm surge
reservoirs
oxbow lake
When historians study the state's rivers, they see sediment, which piles up next to rivers to form a natural levee, and ______________________ where freshwater mixes with salt water from the ocean.
elevation
cheniers
estuaries
rural
Which Louisiana region has the largest swamp in the United States?
Red River Valley Region
Hills Region
Mississippi Floodplain Region
Terraces Region
New Orleans has very little diversity despite the diverse history of Louisiana.
True
False
Rio del Espiritu Santo was another name for the Mississippi River.
True
False
Location in relation to other places
Absolute location
Latitude
Relative location
Population density
Historians take note of Louisiana's ____________ areas, where there is lots of farmland, and its more urban areas, such as New Orleans.
estuaries
bayou
rural
sediment
