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Louisiana Geography
Chapter 2, Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Vocabulary
GeographyLandformElevationWetland
Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Geography: the study of places and people who live in those places
Landform: a feature on the surface of the landElevation: the height of a landformWetland: land that is covered by water during
part of the year
A Question to Ponder
Is the land in your community flat, hilly,
wet, or dry?
Main IdeaLouisiana has many landforms, rich soil, and varied plant life.
Hills
Valleys
Plains
Driskill Mountain
Islands
Landforms and Bodies of Water
Main Idea Detail
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Main IdeaLouisiana’s water
features are important parts of its geography.
Bays
Rivers
Lakes
Gulf
Why does Louisiana
geography matter?People use the land
and water in the state.
Lesson 1 ReviewPg. 25
1. Describe Louisiana using the words landform, elevation, and wetland.
2. List two details that tell about this main idea: Louisiana has many landforms and bodies of water.
3. How does Louisiana’s coast differ from the northern part of the state?
4. How do storms affect Louisiana’s coast?5. Why is water important to Louisiana?
Louisiana Geography
Chapter 2, Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
RegionNatural ResourcesClimateAgriculture
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
Region: an area that has particular features that make it different than from other areas
Natural Resources: things found in nature that are useful to people
Climate: the usual weather of a place over a long time
Agriculture: farming
Regions of Louisiana
Resources of Louisiana
Louisiana Geography Brochure1. Fold your paper into thirds.2. On the cover you should have A Creative Title A map of Louisiana (with the capital city labeled) Your name
3. Panel 1: Louisiana Landforms Louisiana Landforms written as the title A list of landforms A picture of two different landforms (label them.)
4. Panel 2: Water in Louisiana Water in Louisiana written as the title A list of types of water in Louisiana A picture of two different water ways (label them.)
Louisiana Geography Brochure5. Panel 3: Louisiana Regions Louisiana Regions written as the title A list of three major regions in the map on page 31 A color coded map showing the regions of Louisiana (use page 31)
6. Panel 4: Natural Resources Natural resources written as the title A list of renewable resources and a list of nonrenewable resources A picture of two different natural resources
7. Panel 5: About the Author About the author written as the title A paragraph telling about you A picture of you
Why do Louisiana’s climate and regions matter?
Louisiana regions and climates help describe what the state is like.
Lesson 2 ReviewPg. 33
1. Write a paragraph about Louisiana, using the words natural, resources, and climate.
2. List two resources in the category of renewable resources.
3. Which region of Louisiana has the most farmland?
4. In what ways do natural resources help provide jobs?
5. Compare and contrast Louisiana’s Gulf Coastal Plains regions and its Mississippi Alluvial Plain Region.
Chapter 2 Review