Contemporary Texas Quiz

Which region in Texas is NOT mentioned as having oil rigs?

• Permian Basin

• Eagle Ford Shale

• Granite Wash

• Gulf Coast

What significant change occurred in the Texas oil and gas industry during the 1970s and 1980s?

• Increase in oil prices

• Last boom of the industry

• Discovery of new oil fields

• Introduction of new drilling technology

By 2010, what percentage of Texans lived in urban areas?

• 70.5%

• 84.7%

• 90.2%

• 95.1%

What is the projected urban population growth in Texas over the next 40 years?

• It will triple

• It will remain the same

• It will double

• It will decrease

Which industry in Texas pulls nearly 40% of its workers from immigrants?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Construction

• Education

How many immigrant women were in Texas as of 2015?

• 1.5 million

• 2.2 million

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

What is NASA responsible for?

• Military space operations

• Civilian space program

• Environmental protection

• International trade

What is an example of computer technology mentioned in the text?

• A smartphone app

• A software program for job assignment

• A video game

• A social media platform

What are the two main areas of medical technology?

• Diagnosis and treatment

• Research and development

• Prevention and cure

• Surgery and medication

Why is Texas considered a primary destination for migrants?

• Its cold climate

• Its high cost of living

• Its resilient economy and affordable housing

• Its remote location