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Louisiana’s Economy
Resources and Rewards
Louisiana’s Resources
Section 3 - Vocabulary
Define mineral resources
Mineral resources are inorganic
substances that were formed by the
Earth’s geological process. They are
nonrenewable resources.
Define nonrenewable
Nonrenewable means they can not
be replaced by nature once they are
taken from the environment.
List examples of mineral resources
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Oil – plants that decayed millions of years ago create oil
used today.
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Natural gas – is used today as a source of energy for
homes and industry
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Salt – During the Civil War an underground salt deposit
was discovered on Avery Island.
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Sulphur – The town of Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish was
developed around this industry. Port Sulphur, in
Plaquemines Parish was also named because of the its
sulphur industry.
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Lignite – Brownish-black coal – found in DeSoto Parish.
Define biological resources
Biological resources are plants and
animals. They are renewable.
Define renewable
Renewable means they can replenish
themselves over time.
List examples of biological resources
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Forest – Trees are Louisiana’s second largest income
producer.
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Wildlife – hunting wildlife is a source of food. It is
generates millions of dollars each year for the Louisiana
economy
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Pulpwood – smaller softer trees shredded into pulplater made into paper
Selling of furs, hunting of wild animals such as
turkey, dove, or quail, etc.
Fish – some people fish for fun while others make a
living from fishing
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Shrimp, oyster, crabs, crawfish, tuna, redfish, etc.
Define labor unions
Labor Unions are groups of workers
organized to demand fair pay and safe
working conditions.