Science and Technology in Texas - Week 26 Assessment

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Study the diagram. Which sentence completes the diagram? A. Oil was discovered at Spindletop. B. Silver was discovered in Beaumont. C. Factories began using coal to run machines. D. A new process for mining gold was invented.

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Oil was discovered at Spindletop.

Front

Study the diagram. Which Texan should be placed in the empty box? Options: A. Audie Murphy, B. Pattillo Higgins, C. Bessie Coleman, D. Michael DeBakey

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Audie Murphy

Front

Study the diagram. Which sentence completes the diagram?
CAUSE: Oil was discovered at Spindletop.
EFFECT: ?

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Lots of new jobs were created.

Front

What was the effect of Joseph Glidden’s company?

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Livestock stayed on farmers’ property.

Front

Millie Hughes-Fulford studied human metabolism.

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True

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Put the forms of communication in order from oldest to newest: Letter, Telegraph, Telephone, Cell Phone, Internet

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Letter, Telegraph, Telephone, Cell Phone, Internet

Front

Study the diagram. Which phrase completes the diagram?

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Steamboats could be used year-round.

Front

Identify an example of an innovation or advancement in technology. How has this technology led to economic development in Texas? Options: The development of the semiconductor industry has led to economic growth in Texas., The invention of the steam engine has led to economic growth in Texas., The creation of the internet has led to economic growth in Texas., The development of the automobile industry has led to economic growth in Texas.

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The development of the semiconductor industry has led to economic growth in Texas.

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Choose one of the listed industries. Describe how scientific discoveries and improvements in that industry have benefited people or businesses in Texas. Industries: Agriculture, Aerospace, Energy (oil, natural gas, renewable energy).

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All of the above.

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Who was a NASA astronaut?

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Millie Hughes-Fulford