Space and Technology

NASA sending spaceships and people into outer space and Texas based computer and software companies making it easier for the world to communicate are both examples of

• Texas and NASA working closely

• Texas becoming a country

• Technology in Texas meeting the needs of countries and people around the world.

• Oil industry booming

In which Texas town is the Johnson Space Center?

• Garland

• Houston

• San Antonio

• Austin

Which of these is NASA not responsible for?

• teaching astronauts

• teaching people about space

• training astronauts

• teaching people about plants

How does the aerospace industry help the Texas economy?

• It creates more jobs and generates by exporting products to other countries

• It is taking jobs to other states.

• It generates more money by importing goods from other countries.

• They are designing and testing new products.

In July 20, 1969, which astronaut landed his spaceship on the moon?

• Neil Armstrong

• Sally Ride

• Buzz Aldrid

• Buzz Lightyear

What do Texas businesses need to use in order to be global competitors?

• technology

• foreign language experts

• international currency

• global locations

What is one reason that Texas would want technology-based businesses?

• they are run by robots

• technology based businesses are all online

• technology based businesses are only in Texas

• technology based businesses bring money into the state

Everyday companies you visit like banks, restaurants, gas stations, and hospitals depend on technology.

• True

• false

Technology is the use of scientific knowledge, tools and skills to help people meet every day needs.

• False

• True

Which is not a reason technology is used in business?

• to communicate

• to save time

• to play games

• to save money