Studies Weekly 24- The Economy of Texas

Why might someone choose a job based on their location according to the text?

• Because they want to work in a high-paying industry

• Because they have specific skills or interests in that area

• Because most scuba divers live near the ocean

• Because they want to work part-time

What is an example of a job that people might choose based on the demand for labor?

• Computer programmer

• Music teacher

• Scuba diver

• Garden center worker

Which industry in Texas is mentioned as using raw materials such as steel and iron to make products?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Healthcare

• Tourism

What are some of the products of agriculture that are important to the Texas economy?

• Cars, furniture, and toys

• Fruits, vegetables, flowers, and cotton

• Services like healthcare and tourism

• Goods and services for travelers

According to the text, what is tourism based on in Texas?

• The availability of raw materials

• Unique physical characteristics in the area

• The demand for labor in garden centers and farms

• The proximity to the ocean for scuba diving

Many people EARN money in the service industry.
What is the meaning of the word “earn” in the sentence?

• selling products

• spending money

• community service

• to be paid for work

Which sentence is the best example of the tourism industry?

• Jackie is a doctor at a hospital.

• Enzo plants trees on a tree farm.

• Tayler creates exhibits at a museum.

• Jorge draws pictures at a puzzle factory.

An agricultural worker might earn money from __________.

• building cars in a factory

• teaching reading at a school

• growing fruit to sell at the market

• creating video games on a computer

How do people pay for the things they need and want?

• by going to school

• by adopting a new pet

• by buying groceries online

• by earning money by working

Workers at this factory belong to what industry?

• agriculture

• healthcare

• manufacturing

• turismotourism