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7th Grade Unit 12 Assessment

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following newspaper headlines best describes Texas during the Contemporary Texas Era?

“Oil discovered in East Texas Field”

“Many People Move to Texas for Jobs”

“Texan Leaders Adopt Another Constitution”

“Texans Learn of the Emancipation Proclamation”

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Based on the information in the excerpt above, how did the Texas economy change following the 1980s decline in oil prices?

Jobs were created in new industries.

Taxes on oil and gas production were raised.

Incentives were offered to relocating businesses.

Government subsidies were given to the oil and gas industry.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The use of irrigation on the plains of the Texas panhandle throughout the twentieth century facilitated ranching and farming in the region, yet has also resulted in —

growing invasions of insects

overgrazing of natural grasslands

drying up of some underground water sources

increasing cattle deaths from drinking salt water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How are the lives of Texans changing because of an expanded use of alternative sources of energy?

Many Texans have increased the amount of electricity their homes require.

Oil prices are decreasing as Texans buy automobiles that use alternative sources of

energy.

Dam-building is leading to increased pollution and declining fish populations.

Growing numbers of Texans are using sun and wind energy to power homes and businesses.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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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 45-64 will grow least.

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

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

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the twenty-first century?

Rising taxes and lower wages

Shortages of doctors and teachers

Greater demand for jobs and schools

Reduced need for trains and subways

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which Texas industry would most likely be affected by an international conflict or crisis in the Middle East?

Oil

Cattle

Cotton

Lumber

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