Settlement Patterns in Texas

Settlement Patterns in Texas

4th Grade

20 Qs

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Settlement Patterns in Texas

Settlement Patterns in Texas

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4th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

All humans have certain basic needs. Which of the following is a basic need for all humans?

Food and water

Luxury cars

Expensive jewelry

Video games

Answer explanation

Food and water are essential for survival and are considered basic needs for all humans. In contrast, luxury cars, expensive jewelry, and video games are not necessary for basic human existence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

The primary factors that influenced the settlement of Texas were:

fertile land, economic opportunity, and available resources

harsh climate and lack of water

mountainous terrain and dense forests

limited access to trade routes

Answer explanation

The settlement of Texas was primarily driven by fertile land, economic opportunities, and available resources, which attracted settlers seeking a better life, unlike the other options that highlight negative factors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Technology has impacted settlement in Texas by:

making it easier for people to live in remote areas through improved transportation and communication

reducing the population in urban areas

eliminating the need for agriculture

preventing the growth of cities

Answer explanation

Technology has improved transportation and communication, making it easier for people to settle in remote areas of Texas. This has facilitated growth in less populated regions rather than reducing urban populations or eliminating agriculture.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Cities in Texas have changed from their initial founding to today in which of the following ways?

They have grown in size and population, becoming more urbanized.

They have remained the same as when they were founded.

They have become less populated and more rural.

They have all become ghost towns.

Answer explanation

Cities in Texas have evolved significantly since their founding, experiencing growth in size and population, leading to increased urbanization. This reflects the dynamic nature of urban development rather than stagnation or decline.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Fill in the blank: An ________ is a land agent that encouraged immigration to Texas.

empresario

vaquero

alcalde

ranchero

Answer explanation

An empresario was a land agent in Texas who promoted immigration by offering land to settlers. This term specifically refers to those who facilitated the settlement of Texas, making it the correct choice.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a positive motivation for people to migrate, including availability of land, new jobs, better climate, fewer natural disasters, etc.

pull factor

push factor

barrier

obstacle

Answer explanation

A pull factor is a positive motivation for migration, such as job availability or a better climate. In contrast, push factors drive people away from their current location. Therefore, the correct answer is 'pull factor'.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a negative motivation for people to migrate, including war, persecution, famine, or any other factor that endangers the welfare of a person or a family.

push factor

pull factor

neutral zone

migration chain

Answer explanation

A push factor is a negative motivation for migration, such as war or persecution, that drives people away from their home. In contrast, a pull factor attracts people to a new location. Thus, the correct answer is 'push factor'.

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