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WorksheetsExploring Houston's Key Industries
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which city is home to a large percentage of doctors and scientists and is known for its medical industry?
Dallas
Houston
Austin
San Antonio
What is the name of the world-renowned medical facility located in Houston?
Mayo Clinic
Houston Medical Center
Cleveland Clinic
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Who created the first artificial heart in 1958?
Dr. Benjy Brooks
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Dr. Denton Cooley
Ronny Walter Cunningham
Which doctor was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas?
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Dr. Benjy Brooks
Dr. Denton Cooley
Dr. Michael Dell
Who performed the first human heart transplant in 1968?
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Dr. Benjy Brooks
Dr. Denton Cooley
Michael Dell
Which facility at the Houston Medical Center is known for being one of the best cancer treatment and research centers in the world?
MD Anderson
Mayo Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
St. Jude
Which industry is Houston associated with due to the presence of NASA?
Automotive Industry
Aerospace Industry
Textile Industry
Food Industry
Who created Dell computers while still a student at the University of Texas?
Dr. Michael DeBakey
Michael Dell
Ronny Walter Cunningham
Dr. Denton Cooley
Which of the following best describes Dr. Benjy Brooks' contribution to medicine?
Developed the first artificial heart
Advanced surgical care for young children
Performed the first human heart transplant
Created Dell computers
How did Michael Dell change the computer industry?
By inventing the internet
By changing the way computers were marketed and manufactured
By creating the first laptop
By developing computer software
What is a significant reason that Houston is considered a center for medical innovation?
It has the largest number of hospitals in the world
Many medical pioneers have worked there
It is the capital of Texas
It is home to NASA
Why is MD Anderson at the Houston Medical Center significant in the medical field?
It is the oldest hospital in Texas
It is one of the best cancer treatment and research facilities in the world
It is the largest children’s hospital in the U.S.
It is the first hospital to use X-rays
Which of the following best explains why Texas became a center for computer technology?
The presence of NASA
The creation of Dell computers and changes in computer marketing and manufacturing
The discovery of oil
The establishment of the Houston Medical Center
Ronny Walter Cunningham contributed to which industry?
Medical
Aerospace
Textile
Food
Which of the following statements best summarizes Dr. Denton Cooley’s achievements?
He was the first to perform a human heart transplant and implant a full artificial heart in a human patient.
He created Dell computers.
He was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas.
He was a NASA astronaut.
Suppose you are a young scientist interested in both medicine and technology. Based on the information, which city in Texas would be most beneficial for your career and why?
Dallas, because it is the capital of Texas
Houston, because it is a center for both medical and aerospace industries
Austin, because it is known for its music scene
San Antonio, because it has many theme parks
Imagine you are tasked with improving cancer research. Based on the text, which facility would you most likely want to collaborate with and why?
MD Anderson at the Houston Medical Center, because it is one of the best cancer treatment and research facilities in the world
Dell Computers, because they are leaders in technology
NASA, because they have advanced technology
Harvard University, because it is famous
If you were to write a report on the impact of women in medicine in Texas, which individual from the text would be most relevant to include and why?
Dr. Michael DeBakey, because he created the first artificial heart
Dr. Benjy Brooks, because she was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas and advanced surgical care for children
Dr. Denton Cooley, because he performed the first human heart transplant
Michael Dell, because he created Dell computers
Based on the text, how did the work of Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley contribute to the reputation of the Houston Medical Center?
They both worked at NASA
Their pioneering heart surgeries made the center famous for medical innovation
They created Dell computers
They were both astronauts
If you were to advise a student interested in both space and medicine, which city and industries from the text would you recommend they explore, and why?
Austin; music and food industries
Houston; medical and aerospace industries, because both are prominent there
Dallas; oil and fashion industries
San Antonio; tourism and agriculture industries
