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Geography and Louisiana Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Geography is the study of the Earth and its people, places, and environments.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Absolute location describes where a place is in relation to other places.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following describes the absolute location of a place?

a)

It is south of Mississippi.

b)

It is near the Gulf of Mexico.

c)

It is located at 30°N latitude and 92°W longitude.

d)

It is in the Central Time Zone.

5.

Lines of (a)   run east to west and measure distance north and south of the equator.

6.

The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring (a)   .

7.

Louisiana is located in which time zone?

a)

Eastern Time Zone

b)

Mountain Time Zone

c)

Central Time Zone

d)

Pacific Time Zone

8.

Which of the following is an example of a political boundary of Louisiana?

a)

The Mississippi River

b)

The Gulf of Mexico

c)

The border it shares with Texas

d)

Its low elevation

9.

Which major river forms a significant natural boundary for part of Louisiana?

a)

The Red River

b)

The Sabine River

c)

The Mississippi River

d)

The Atchafalaya River

10.

Louisiana's humid subtropical climate is mainly due to its ________.

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11.

(a)   refers to the amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in an area.

12.

The height of a point on Earth's surface above sea level is called its (a)   .

13.

Using a map, you can determine Louisiana's (a)   location by finding its coordinates.

14.

Knowing that Louisiana is west of Florida and east of Texas describes its (a)   location.

15.

As you travel west across the United States, you will generally move into earlier (a)   .

16.

Which of the following states does NOT share a land border with Louisiana?

a)

Mississippi

b)

Arkansas

c)

Texas

d)

Alabama

17.

The Gulf of Mexico is an example of a (a)   boundary for Louisiana.

18.

To find the elevation of New Orleans, you would look for information related to its height above (a)   .

19.

Louisiana's location along the Gulf Coast contributes to its high levels of (a)   .

20.

Understanding Louisiana's (a)   helps explain why it has a longer growing season compared to more northern states.