8th grade chapter 1 - crawford's history in the...

8th grade Chapter 1

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. (1 point) What is the geological name for the paths the Mississippi River takes as it flows into the

Gulf of Mexico?

a. creeks c. passes

b. drains d. streams

Louisiana Rivers

____ 2. (1 point) What geographic features define many of Louisiana’s borders?

a. hills c. swamps

b. mountains d. waterways

____ 3. (1 point) Which river created the distinctive landforms that make up the Terraces region?

a. Red River

b. Pearl River

c. Sabine River

d. Mississippi River

____ 4. (1 point) Which is a characteristic of the Prairie region of Louisiana?

a. tall grasses

b. piney woods

c. eroded bluffs

d. natural levees

____ 5. (1 point) What would happen if a large portion of Louisiana’s 2.5 million acres of marshland were

destroyed?

a. The shrimping industry would experience a decline.

b. The populations of migrating birds would be decreased.

c. The absence of marsh grass would cause the Gulf’s water level to rise.

d. The abundance of marsh grass would decrease the people’s water supply.

____ 6. (1 point)

Coastal Louisiana

What geographic features are marked with black dots on the map?

a. islands

b. lakes

c. mountains

d. salt domes

____ 7. (1 point) How is the red soil that dominates the Hills region related to Louisiana’s agricultural

industry?

a. Farming is not a viable option in this region due to poor soil.

b. Farming must be specialized due to high levels of iron in the soil.

c. Farming a wide variety of crops is made easy by the nutrient rich soil.

d. Farming is not a viable option in this region due to massive soil erosion.

____ 8. (1 point) How did the damming of the Sabine River change the geography of the Hills region?

a. It caused the river to change course.

b. It lowered the overall elevation of the region.

c. It stopped the flow of the Sabine River completely.

d. It created a giant lake known as the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

U.S. Time Zones

____ 9. (1 point) If a person were in Florida, what would the time difference be from Louisiana?

a. It would be the next day in Florida.

b. There would be no time difference.

c. It would be one hour later in Florida.

d. It would be one hour earlier in Florida..

____ 10. (1 point)

Louisiana Average Annual Precipitation

Which region of Louisiana receives the most rain annually?

a. northeast

b. northwest

c. southeast

d. southwest

____ 11. (1 point) Following a hurricane, which has the greatest impact on Louisiana’s agricultural industry?

a. Flooding causes stores to close.

b. Flooding damages homes and automobiles.

c. Hurricanes shorten Louisiana’s growing season.

d. Storm surges often cover citrus groves with saltwater, killing many trees.

____ 12. (1 point) Which has been responsible for damaging Louisiana’s coastal regions?

a. earthquakes

b. hurricanes

c. tsunamis

d. volcanoes

____ 13. (1 point)

What conclusion can be drawn from the information in the chart?

a. Coastal wetlands provide a safe environment for wildlife.

b. Coastal wetlands have remained unchanged for the past 100 years.

c. Coastal wetlands have been greatly diminished by human intervention.

d. Coastal wetlands have been expanded as a result of human intervention.

____ 14. (1 point) How has human interaction affected the Mississippi River?

a. It no longer floods during heavy rains.

b. It has changed course several times over the years.

c. Human interaction has had no effect on the flow of water.

d. Flooding is more controlled by levees, dams, canals, and reservoirs.

____ 15. (1 point) How did the Mississippi River Commission’s initial “levees-only” policy affect the people

living in the Mississippi floodplain?

a. Residents were fined if they did not comply.

b. This policy did not affect people living in this region.

c. Many were left homeless after floodwaters topped the levees.

d. Farms along the river were much more successful now that flooding had been

stopped.

____ 16. (1 point) How is the need to control the flooding of the Mississippi River related to coastal erosion?

a. Levees and dams allow humans to control sediment deposition.

b. Changing the river’s course makes the water flow faster into the Gulf.

c. Silt that would have slowed the process of subsidence is trapped behind dams.

d. Silt that would have been deposited along the banks of the river is diverted to the

coast, increasing land area.

____ 17. (1 point) What are nutria?

a. alligators

b. fish

c. rodents

d. snakes

____ 18. (1 point) Why were more than 10,000 miles of canals cut through Louisiana’s wetlands in the

twentieth century?

a. to provide more area for water sports

b. to provide relief from rising sea levels

c. to provide access to rich oil and gas deposits

d. to provide more spawning areas for local fish

____ 19. (1 point) How did the extensive canal system though the coastal wetlands affect the region?

a. Plant and animal life flourished due to reduced flooding.

b. Farming land area was increased due to controlled flooding

c. Marsh grasses were lost as saltwater moved into freshwater marshes.

d. Directed water flow eliminated areas of brackish water, reducing some fish

populations.

____ 20. (1 point) Mississippi River History

What conclusion can be drawn from the timeline?

a. People should not have tried to settle so close to such a large river.

b. The federal government has established control over the Mississippi River Valley.

c. It is impossible to control the natural flooding cycle of a river as large as the

Mississippi.

d. Humans have tried to control the annual flood cycle of the Mississippi to protect

their settlements.

____ 21. (1 point) What is subsidence?

a. flooded marshland

b. land sinking into the sea

c. build up of materials in the delta

d. government flood assistance program

____ 22. (1 point) Which of the following is Louisiana’s dominant geographic feature?

a. mountains

b. swamps

c. valleys

d. waterways

____ 23. (1 point) Why are man-made levees needed for adequate flood control?

a. Natural levees are too far away from the river to prevent flooding.

b. Natural levees are only 10-15 feet high and cannot keep a river from flooding.

c. Natural levees are created by rocks carried by the river and contain many holes.

d. Natural levees only occur alongside smaller rivers that flood multiple times per

year.

____ 24. (1 point) What agricultural effect often occurs after a storm surge?

a. Plants grow better due to extra water.

b. Nutrients from the sea water enrich the soil.

c. Saltwater floods fields and groves killing crops.

d. Storm surges do not affect the agricultural industry.

Multiple Response

Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

____ 1. (1 point) Which of the terms listed below refer to the three ways the Mississippi Floodplain region are

subdivided? (List all)

a. Natural Levee

b. Passes

c. Alluvial Soil

d. Swamp

____ 2. (1 point) Which terms refer to one of Louisiana’s five natural regions?

a. Red River Valley Region

b. Coastal Region

c. Terraces Region

d. Marsh Region

Essay

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has used recycled Christmas trees in a

simple but effective fence design to reduce the effects of wetland erosion. The man-made fences

minimize wave erosion; function as a weir, trapping sediment; function as a water filter; and serve

as an artificial reef. The Christmas tree fence project was initiated in 1989 and has proven to be an

effective partial-control strategy for minimizing the devastating effects of coastal erosion. The

results include the reduction of erosion, an increase in vegetative growth, promotion of aquatic life,

and a buildup of sediment.

1. (1 point) According to the summary, what method used by the DNR has proven effective in

minimizing coastal erosion?

LEAP Format

Use the three sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions.

Source 1: Map of Louisiana in the United States

Source 2: Louisiana’s Climate – Precipitation and Temperature

Source 3: Louisiana’s Rivers

1. (1 point) Based on Source 2, what is the typical weather like in New Orleans during June? a. dry and hot b. rainy and cold c. dry and warm

d. hot and rainy

2. (1 point) Based on Source 1 and your knowledge of social studies, identify the borders of Louisiana.

Write the name from the list on the map and place it under the letter on the map. All options in

the list will not be used.

Arkansas Mississippi

Atlantic Ocean Oklahoma

Gulf of Mexico Texas

3. (1 point) Based on Source 3, which three rivers flow into Lake Pontchartrain? a. Amite b. Ticktaw c. Red d. Pearl e. Mississippi f. Tangipahoa

4. (1 point) Based on Source 3 and your knowledge of social studies, explain how the abundance of

navigational waterways influenced Louisiana’s history.

8th grade Chapter 1

Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.2.2| 8.3.1| 8.5.1

2. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.1


4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.1

5. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 3 STA: 8.3.1| 8.5.2


7. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 3 STA: 8.3.1

8. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 2 STA: 8.3.1| 8.5.2

9. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.3





14. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 2 STA: 8.2.2| 8.5.1

15. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 2 STA: 8.2.2| 8.5.2

16. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 3 STA: 8.2.2| 8.5.2





21. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.1| 8.5.1




MULTIPLE RESPONSE

1. ANS: A, B, D PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.2

2. ANS: A, C, D PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.3.2

ESSAY

1. ANS:

The placement of recycled (used) Christmas trees in wooden fences has proven effective in

minimizing coastal erosion.

PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.1.1 | 8.5.2

LEAP FORMAT

1. ANS:

D

PTS: 1 DIF: DOK 1 STA: 8.5.1

2. ANS: A-Texas

B-Arkansas

C-Mississippi

D-Gulf of Mexico


3. ANS:

A, B, F


4. ANS:

Based on Source 3 and your knowledge of social studies, explain how the abundance of

navigational waterways influenced Louisiana’s history.

Scoring Information

Score Points Description

2 Student’s response correctly provides an explanation

illustrating a relationship between waterways of

Louisiana’s past and present by providing examples

of that relationship

1 Student’s response provides only a general

description regarding the influence of waterways on

Louisiana’s past or present

0 No student response or inaccurate response

Answers:

The waterways of Louisiana have provided a means of transportation for settlers of the past,

commercial transportation and recreational uses in contemporary times. Specific responses may

include these: They have provided transportation and trade for settlers as well as provided

deepwater ports for international trade. Access to rivers has promoted an agricultural economy for

the state of Louisiana. In contemporary times, rivers have provided recreation and attractions for

tourism (riverboat casinos, cruises, skiing). Also acceptable if students indicate that waterways

provided sources for food (e.g., fishing). Further, (historically) navigable rivers have made New

Orleans and other key river cities strategic targets for invading armies (e.g., British during the War

of 1812, Union forces during the American Civil War).


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