Chapter 4 Study Guide
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Vocabulary:
natural resource- are materials found in nature that people can use.
scarcity – means that there is not enough of something to meet all of people’s wants
and needs.
abundance – means there is more than enough of something.
conserve – means to use carefully.
compass rose – shows you the cardinal directions on a map: north, south, east, and
west.
wildlife – animals that live in the wild.
erosion – is the slow wearing away of land by water, wind, and other natural forces.
Concepts to Know:
What do the brown pelican, alligator, and Louisiana Black Bear have in common? They
are all symbols of Louisiana.
Which of these describe the process of erosion? Erosion is the slow wearing away of
land by water, wind, and other natural forces.
Natural gas is a natural resource found near Monroe.
Oil, natural gas, and wood are natural resources found near Shreveport.
Why are oil and natural gas important natural resources in Louisiana? They can be
burned to produce heat, light, and energy.
How does the geography of Avery Island help the economy of Louisiana? Avery Island
salt and peppers are used to make Tabasco sauce.
What is the difference between oil and salt in Louisiana as they have to do with the
concepts scarcity and abundance? Oil is scarce, while salt is abundant.
Why is wood an example of a scarce resources? There is not enough wood to make
everything that people want.
What does the word wildlife mean? Wildlife means animals and plants that live in the
wild.
What is one way that people in Louisiana are trying to protect wildlife? People in
Louisiana are protecting wildlife by creating parks, wildlife refuge, and zoos.