Unit 1 Review

Based on the graph, what was characteristic of population patterns in Texas in the years following the Civil War?

• West Texas became more populated than east Texas

• Texans migrated from rural towns to

  urban areas

• The numbers of Texans began a

  trend of increasing

• West Texas became more populated

  than East Texa

Based on the data, cities in Texas that experienced the least population growth during the 1930s were located in —

• north central Texas

• the Rio Grande Valley

• in the Panhandle

• along the Gulf Coast

Based on the map, in which region of Texas was most of the cotton industry located by the late nineteenth century?

• Rio Grande Valley

• Central Texas

• Mountains and Basins

• Panhandle

Which likely impact of Hurricane Rita on Texas is supported by the information on the map above?

• Residents on the Texas coastline received aid to rebuild beaches.

• Economic activity of East Texas lumber and forestry industries declined.

• Recreation and tourism in East Texas state parks increased.

• Texas and Louisiana cooperated on plans to address future storms.

Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A,B, C, D, and E?

• The cities are located in close proximity to each other.

• The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation.

• The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler

• The cities are located along the state borders.

Which generalization about the establishment of towns is best supported by evidence on the map?

• Towns were mainly located along the Rio Grande River

• Towns were well established before the building of missions

• Towns tended to grow near the location of missions and presidos

• Towns developed in the mountianous region of Texas

Which conclusion accurately describes the change in cotton production in Texas during the 1930s and 1940s?

• Farmers increased prices for cotton.

• Cotton production per acre increased

• Cotton farms moved closer to cities.

• Fewer acres were planted for cotton.

Which geographic change resulted from the pattern shown in the table?

• West Texas’ population grew larger than that of East Texas.

• New cities grew up along the rail lines.

• Texas became a primary producer of cotton

• American Indian tribes were relocated.

Based on the data in the above table, how is the age distribution of Texas’ population projected to change in the Future?

• The overall population of Texas will increase while the group of those aged 65 and over will grow most.

• Texas’ population will double by the year 2040 while the group of those aged 5-17 will grow most.

• The population of Texas is expected to decrease while the group of those aged 0-4 will only slowly increase.

• The overall population of Texas will increase while the group of those aged 45-64 will grow least.

Which generalization about Texas oil and natural gas deposits can be inferred from the data on the map?

• Most oil and natural gas comes from deposits near the coast.

• Most geographic areas of Texas have oil and gas deposits.

• Most oil and natural gas fields are just off the coast.

• West Texas is the primary area of oil and natural gas production.