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Chapter 1 Test-LA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| any natural features of Earth’s surface | landform |
| surroundings | environment |
| a specific spot on planet Earth, sometimes expressed using latitude and longitude | absolute location |
| where a place is located in relation to another place or places | relative location |
| an imaginary line that measures a location’s distance north or south of the equator | latitude |
| an imaginary line on Earth’s surface that divides Earth evenly between the North and South Poles | equator |
| an imaginary line that measures how far east or west a location is from the prime meridian | longitude |
| the 0° line of longitude that divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres | prime meridian |
| a segment of the worldwide system for standardizing time; there are 24 in the world; the US spans 7 of them | time zone |
| an imaginary line, located mainly on the 180ｰ meridian, that marks the divide where the date changes by one day | International Date Line |
| the study of differences in the terrain and character of the land in a given place or region | physical geography |
| the height of a place above sea level | elevation |
| the difference between the highest and lowest levels in a given area | relief |
| soil that is made up of sediment carried by a river and deposited along its banks | alluvial soil |
| a place where a river meets the sea | estuary |
| windblown dust that builds up and forms a ridge of bluffs as it approaches higher elevations | loess soil |
| wearing away by the action of water or wind | erosion |
| an area found along a coast that is a transition area between land and water | marsh |
| a geological formation found in Louisiana’s salt marsh, which is covered by layers of rock that, under great pressure, have folded upward in domelike formations | salt dome |
| scientists who study the origin, history, and structure of Earth | geologist |
| caused when rock formations press against each other and fold upward | uplift |
| water that is deep enough to travel by boat | navigable |
| an area of land that drains into tributaries and eventually into larger rivers | drainage basin |
| material that settles to the bottom of a liquid | sediment |
| a lake formed when a river seeks a shorter, straighter course through flat terrain | cutoff lake |
| a lake created when a huge logjam blocks the flow of a river | raft lake |
| a lake created behind low groups of ridges in the marshlands | marsh lake |
| a waterway closely associated with Louisiana, which ranges in size from short and shallow to long and navigable | bayou |
| the current condition of the atmosphere on any given day | weather |
| the average weather of an area over a long period of time | climate |
| any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground | precipitation |
| a dark funnel-shaped cloud with swirling winds that can measure over two hundred miles an hour | tornado |
| a violent storm that forms in the Atlantic Ocean during the summer and fall | hurricane |
| the number of days between the last killing frost (below 32°F) in the spring and the first killing frost in the fall | growing season |
| swamps, marshes, and other areas that have a natural supply of water and are covered or soaked with water at least part of the year | wetlands |
| the slow process of land sinking into the sea | subsidence |
| a rodent that was once highly valued for its fur but now causes harm to our marshes | nutria |
| In which time zone is Louisiana located? | Central |
| Which waterway does NOT form one of Louisiana’s natural boundaries? | Red River |
| What is the largest natural lake in Louisiana? | Lake Pontchartrain |
| What are the three parts of the Mississippi Floodplains? | Natural levees, swamp & passes |
| What type of climate is found in Louisiana? | humid subtropical |
| If you tell someone you live across the street from the library, what type of location are you describing? | relative |
| What type of location is based on lines of latitude and longitude? | absolute |
| What is a benefit of the barrier islands? | They provide protection from storm surges. |
| According to the map, which river forms part of Louisiana’s eastern border? | Pearl |
| According to the map, what is the longest river in Louisiana? | Mississippi |
| What type of lake was created by the Red River? | raft |
| According to the map, the most northerly point of the Mississippi River is found in what state? | Minnesota |
| What type of map shows Louisiana’s rivers? | topographical |
| According to the map, which state is the shortest distance from Louisiana? Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin | Tennessee |
| Mrs. Frazier’s flight departs at 11 AM from New Orleans, LA. The plane lands in San Diego, Ca, five hours later. What time is in San Diego when she arrives? | 2 PM |
| In what direction would you travel if you were traveling from Lake Pontchartrain to the confluence of the Red River and the Mississippi River? | NW |
| Use the time zone map to determine the time in Louisiana if it is 11am in California. | 1 PM |
| For early settlers in Louisiana, which two areas on the map did they need to be most aware of as being susceptible to flooding and hurricanes? | IV and V |
| Which of the following gives the most accurate absolute location of New Orleans? | b. 29N,91W |
| What is the highest point in Louisiana? | Driskell Mountain |
| According to the map, which river forms part of Louisiana’s western border? | Sabine River |
| If it is 10:00 AM in Louisiana, what time is it in Alaska? | 7 AM |
| Why was an extensive flood control system built along the banks of the Mississippi River? | to protect the cities |
| What would happen if a large portion of Louisiana’s 2.5 million acres of marshland were destroyed? | Population of migrating birds would decrease. |
| What conclusion could be drawn from the maps? | The passes are continually changing due to the sediment deposits. |
| What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart? | Coastal wetlands have greatly diminished by human intervention. |
| In which 2 regions is Baton Rouge located? | Terraces & Mississippi Floodplains |
Created by:
Colleen Frazier
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