Contemporary Texas Flashcard

Front

Which region in Texas is NOT mentioned as having oil rigs? Options: Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Granite Wash, Gulf Coast

Back

Gulf Coast

Front

What significant change occurred in the Texas oil and gas industry during the 1970s and 1980s?

Back

Last boom of the industry

Front

By 2010, what percentage of Texans lived in urban areas?

Back

84.7%

Front

Projected urban population growth in Texas over the next 40 years?

Back

It will double

Front

Which industry in Texas pulls nearly 40% of its workers from immigrants?

Back

Construction

Front

How many immigrant women were in Texas as of 2015?

Back

2.2 million

Front

What is NASA responsible for?

Back

Civilian space program

Front

Example of computer technology mentioned in the text?

Back

A software program for job assignment

Front

What are the two main areas of medical technology?

Back

Diagnosis and treatment

Front

Why is Texas considered a primary destination for migrants?

Back

Its resilient economy and affordable housing