Contemporary Texas Quiz

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 is the significance of the year 1958 for NASA?

• It was the year NASA was founded

• It was the year of the first moon landing

• It was the year of the first space shuttle launch

• It was the year of the first satellite launch

What are the two main areas of medical technology?

• Diagnosis and treatment

• Research and development

• Prevention and cure

• Surgery and medication

What is the purpose of dividing the past into eras?

• To simplify history

• To examine changes over time

• To create new historical events

• To eliminate old records

What sectors are important sources of job growth in Texas?

• Agriculture and tourism

• Information technology and biomedicine

• Retail and hospitality

• Education and healthcare

What is the role of computer technology in the workplace?

• To entertain employees

• To automatically assign tasks

• To reduce working hours

• To increase salaries

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

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

What is NASA responsible for?

• Military space operations

• Civilian space program

• Environmental protection

• International trade

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