Social Studies Leap 2

The state police are part of which branch of the state government?

• Military
• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Which statement describes responsibilities of state police officers?

• They design safer automobiles.
• They prevent people from speeding.
• They make laws to protect citizens.
• They build public roads in Louisiana.

Which statement best explains why the state police are in charge of highway safety in Louisiana?

• Highways cross the state and pass through different cities
• Highway laws are different from state and local laws.
• Crime is more common on highways than in cities
• Local police officers are not allowed on state highways.

How have oil wells most changed life in Louisiana?

• Oil wells took the place of other businesses
• Oil wells brought many tourists into the state
• Oil wells increased the amount of land for farming. 
• Oil wells started an industry that provides jobs.

Why there are fewer refineries in central Louisiana than in southern Louisiana?

• A There are fewer gas stations in central Louisiana.
• There are more oil wells in southern Louisiana
• There are fewer refinery workers in central Louisiana.
• There is more need for oil in southern Louisiana.

Which statement best describes the parts of Louisiana where refineries have the greatest economic effect?

• The effect is greater in south Louisiana than it is in north Louisiana.
• The effect is spread out evenly across Louisiana.
• The effect is greater in northeast Louisiana than in southwest Louisiana.
• The effect is limited to southern Louisiana.

Why are rivers and ports important to the oil industry?

• They are used to catch seafood for the workers.
• They are used to provide steam to power trains.
• They are used to produce goods made from oil
• They are used to ship oil around the world.

What is the importance of the oil industry in Louisiana?

• It shows that people want to have jobs at oil refineries.
• It shows that producers make a lot of money from oil wells.
• It shows that oil is used to make many different products
• It shows that people need oil to send products to other places.

How do engineers help the economy of Louisiana? 

• They spend time outdoors at construction sites.
• They earn much more money than firefighters do.
• They enjoy going to school and learning new things.
• They plan large projects that provide income to workers.

How is a job as a firefighter similar to a job as an engineer?

• Both jobs require good physical fitness.
• Both jobs require emergency medical training.
• Both jobs require education or training after high school.
• Both jobs require planning and managing construction projects.