Barrier Islands
protect Louisiana from storm stages caused by hurricanes
Economy
system of producing, distributing, and consuming goods
Scarcity
people need or want more than available
Interdependence
when businesses rely on each other
Capital Resources
property and money used to produce goods and services
Renewable Resources
Any natural resource that can replenish itself
Nonrenewable Resources
a resource that cannot be replaced
Mineral Resources
inorganic substances made by the Earth that are nonrenewable
Service Industries
ways Louisiana makes money by serving people who are not from the area
Sales Tax
placed on all items when they are sold
Income Tax
amount you pay on the money you make
Severance Tax
placed on natural resources as they are removed from the Earth
Property Tax
charged on the value of the land you own
Excise Tax
charged on extra items, such as alcohol, cigarettes, gasoline, and soft drinks.
Village
150-999 residents
Town
1,000-4,999 residents
City
over 5,000 residents
Civil Law
deals with the relationship between citizens
Criminal Law
protects society from the wrongdoings of criminals
Louis Armstrong
became popular for his Jazz music
Where does most of the salt used in America come from?
Avery Island
Secretary of State
keeps the official records for the state