SS 6.3 Economy of Texas

How have developments in space flight affected Texas?

• The aerospace industry has become an important part of Texas's economy.

• Fewer Texans work in service industries than before.

Which of the following is a result of technological advances in communications?

• Decreased innovation in pesticide use in agriculture.

• Increased interdependence among Texas, the United States, and the world.

Which of the following is a high-tech product of Texas that has been purchased to meet needs in the United States and around the world?

• Microchips

• Pesticides

Which of the following Texans is a biologist who conducted experiments in space?

• Dr. Millie Hughes-Fulford

• Jack Kilby

How did the invention of the microchip benefit businesses in Texas?

• By creating interdependence

• By creating a new industry