Ch 1 Study Guide
1. In the early 1900’s what contributed to the expansion of New Orleans beyond the
Natural Levees?
2. How does the extensive flood control system along the Mississippi River affect the
Passes?
3. How did the damming of the Sabine River change the geography of the Hills Region?
4. Explain why American settlement of the Red River valley was delayed?
5. Following a hurricane, which has the greatest impact on Louisiana’s agricultural
industry?
6. You will have to read a chart concerning coastal wetlands and erosion.
7. How did the Mississippi River Commission’s initial “levees-only” policy affect the people
living in the Mississippi floodplain?
8. What is the potential outcome if the erosion of Louisiana’s wetlands continues without
intervention?
9. You will read a map concerning the changes over the years for the Passes region of our
state.
10. How does the elevation of the Gulf Coastal Plain compare to other regions in the United
States?
11. How is the red soil that dominates the Hills region related to Louisiana’s agricultural
industry?
12. How is the red soil found in the Hills region different from the alluvial soil deposited in
the Mississippi Floodplain region?
13. What are the agricultural benefits of alluvial soil?
14. You will answer two questions concerning a time zone map
15. You will read a statement from the LSU Agricultural Center website and draw a
conclusion.
16. You will have 3 sources to look at and determine weather in New Orleans, states that
border Louisiana, and rivers that flow into Lake Pontchartrain.
17. Know the difference between absolute location and relative location
18. Know how alluvial soil along the Mississippi Floodplain helped shape Louisiana’s culture
and economy.
19. What is the difference between weather and climate?
20. List some reasons for coastal erosion in Louisiana.
21. What is the difference between alluvial soil and loess soil?
22. Essay question using the source on your test you will have to explain how the
abundance of navigational waterways influenced Louisiana’s history.