4th Grade SS Ch 2 Test

The southern border of Texas-

• does not follow a natural feature.

• divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

• is a state and a national border.

• is the longest border in North America.

What contribution did Juan Enriquez Barroto make?

• He explained and mapped Mexico.

• He made or corrected maps that helped others explore Texas.

• He determined the first Mexican borders.

• He helped Mexico defeat Spain.

Which political region is like a state?

• country

• province

• county

• city

In which country was Cinco de Mayo first celebrated?

• Canada

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

Large numbers of which ethnic group settled in Port Arthur during the 1970's?

• Irish

• German

• Vietnamese

• Native American

Which is true of the Panhandle of Texas?

• It is a desert.

• It has a harsh climate.

• It has a large population.

• It has more urban areas than the the Gulf Coastal Plain.

The largest cities in Texas are located in or near-

• the Gulf Coastal Plain.

• the Central Plains.

• the High Plains.

• the Mountains and Basins.

Why is agriculture important to the Texas economy?

• It attracts people who want to work in the technology field.

• It adds over $11 billion a year to the state economy.

• Most people in Texas work in agriculture.

• The oil industry depends on agriculture.

How was Port Arthur affected by the discovery of oil near Beaumont?

• A channel was dug from Port Arthur to the Mississippi River to ship the oil.

• The discovery had no effect on Port Arthur, but it did affect Beaumont, which became larger.

• Port Arthur's population grew as people came to work in the oil industry and others came to supply goods and services for them.

• People left Port Arthur because the fishing industry was ruined.

Which definition best fits the word technology?

• using knowledge or tools to make or do something.

• all the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.

• the way the people of a state, region, or country use resources to meet their needs.

• something people do for other people.