7th Grade Unit 12 Review

The Apollo 7 Mission was important because it was the 1st...

• crew manned mission to Mars

• crew manned mission to the Moon

• all 3 crew members died in a fire

• John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth

Which city was MOST impacted by scientific and technological innovations, such as the development of astroturf and the aerospace industry?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• San Antonio

Which of the following would most likely copy Texas' success in generating power with wind turbines?

• States or countries with high mountain ridges

• States or countries with dense forest

• States or countries with large areas of plains and prairies

• States or countries with many lakes and rivers

Wind power could be considered a BETTER source of energy than standard power plants because it--

• is a more powerful form of energy

• produces a safer form of electricity

• produces very inexpensive energy

• is a renewable energy source

The location of NASA in the city of Houston has impacted the state by--

• Providing a large number of jobs, but threatening the environment.

• Threatening the state's economy and providing a large number of jobs.

• Adding to the state's economy and providing a large number of jobs.

• Providing some new jobs, but little to the economy of the state.

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

• "Texans Learn of the Emancipation Proclamation"

• "Texas Adopts Another Constitution"

• "Many People Move to Texas for Jobs"

• "Oil discovered in East Texas Field"

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about NAFTA?

• Texas exports were at their highest point in 1999.

• Texas exported more to Mexico than it did to Canada.

• The number of exports Texas sent to Canada was greater than that of Mexico.

• The number of Texas exports has steadily decreased since 1997.

All of the following were true as a result of rural to urban migration in Texas during the 20th century EXCEPT--

• less diverse urban population

• larger corporate farms

• older rural population

• fewer family farms

What is one factor that makes Houston the most ethnically diverse city in the United States?

• High income rates

• High rates of crime

• High standard of living

• High rates of immigration

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.