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Louisiana is in the Southeast region in the United States. Choosing this location was a good idea because not only is it warm all year around, but it is bordered by water, has fertile soil, and many others. One example of a resource that is available are  semi- permeable soil. Also, the climate is warm all year round so it's perfect for growing crops all year.

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Humid subtropical climate. Louisiana has long, hot, humid summers, and short, mild winters. Average climate - 69.55°F

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- Gulf Of Mexico
- Mississippi River
- Red River
- Atchafalaya Bay
- Ouachita River
- Lake Pontchartrain

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-Oil - gasoline, heating
-Salt
-Sulphur - used to make gunpowder, medicine, matches, plastic, and paper.
-Many wildlife for human needs.

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- Semi-Permeable soil -  Nonrenewable Resource
- Bordered by water - Natural Resource
- Fertile soil; great for crops - Renewable Resources
- Planety of rain; adequate rainfall - Renewable Resources
- Natural gas - Nonrenewable Resources. Louisiana is the highest natural gas producing states, and the second highest natural gas consuming states. It is used for heat energy, cooking, and electricity generation.

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The soil in Louisiana is very fertile; perfect for farming.  This soil helps with farming and growing crops.   The main soil  in Louisiana is called Ruston soil.  This soil is:
- Deep
-Well drained
- Semi - permeable
Ruston soil is found near wooded areas.  Soils that are also found in Louisiana include:
- Silty soil
- Sandy soil
- Freshwater and saltwater marsh soils

Below: A picture of Louisiana's Ruston soil.

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Precipitation in Louisiana is extremely adequate. Their rainfall is:
- Renewable Resource
- Average annual rainfall:  62.45 inches
- Good for growing and planting crops

Below: a map of rainfall  in Louisiana

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Water borders Louisiana, making it the perfect source of water for many uses (other than drinking).
Some uses include:
- Extracting minerals
- Providing oxygen
- Drilling for crude oil
Below: a map of Louisiana (bordering the Gulf of Mexico)

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Sulphur - used to make medicine, gunpowder, matches, plastic, paper, etc. 

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Sulphur - used to make medicine, gunpowder, matches, plastic, paper, etc. 

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Sulphur is usually found near volcanoes.

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China and the United States are the biggest producers of salt.

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Oil- used for transportation fuels, heating, electricity, etc.

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Oil- used for transportation fuels, heating, electricity, etc.

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Oil is found in oil reserves all around the world.

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-The oil can provide us with gasoline for cars, or heating
-The sulphur can make matches, and also medicine for human needs
-The sulphur can also make gunpowder.
-It also can make detergents, and fertilizers for plants, which would really help our farming
-The salt helps with making paper, and chlorine.
-In Louisiana there is a lot of wildlife which is another food source except for farming.

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