WorksheetsGeography and Louisiana Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Geography is the study of the Earth and its people, places, and environments.
True
False
The equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles.
True
False
Absolute location describes where a place is in relation to other places.
True
False
Which of the following describes the absolute location of a place?
It is south of Mississippi.
It is near the Gulf of Mexico.
It is located at 30°N latitude and 92°W longitude.
It is in the Central Time Zone.
Lines of (a) run east to west and measure distance north and south of the equator.
The Prime Meridian is the starting point for measuring (a) .
Louisiana is located in which time zone?
Eastern Time Zone
Mountain Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Pacific Time Zone
Which of the following is an example of a political boundary of Louisiana?
The Mississippi River
The Gulf of Mexico
The border it shares with Texas
Its low elevation
Which major river forms a significant natural boundary for part of Louisiana?
The Red River
The Sabine River
The Mississippi River
The Atchafalaya River
Louisiana's humid subtropical climate is mainly due to its ________.
(a) refers to the amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in an area.
The height of a point on Earth's surface above sea level is called its (a) .
Using a map, you can determine Louisiana's (a) location by finding its coordinates.
Knowing that Louisiana is west of Florida and east of Texas describes its (a) location.
As you travel west across the United States, you will generally move into earlier (a) .
Which of the following states does NOT share a land border with Louisiana?
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
Alabama
The Gulf of Mexico is an example of a (a) boundary for Louisiana.
To find the elevation of New Orleans, you would look for information related to its height above (a) .
Louisiana's location along the Gulf Coast contributes to its high levels of (a) .
Understanding Louisiana's (a) helps explain why it has a longer growing season compared to more northern states.
