TEKS US History High School - Topic: H.12-H.14 Geography
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High School - U.S. History
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- Q 1/36Score 0The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent -29an invasion of non-native animal speciesthe spread of disease among animalsa rapid increase in the number of animalsthe disruption of animal migration
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- Q1The establishment of the wildlife corridors discussed in the excerpt was most likely necessary to prevent -an invasion of non-native animal speciesthe spread of disease among animalsa rapid increase in the number of animalsthe disruption of animal migration60sH.14.A: Population Growth & Distribution
- Q2What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the United StatesThe forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchyThe granting of U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarchThe classification of the islands as a protectorate after the Hawaiian government signed a treaty with the United States60sH.12.B: Political Boundaries
- Q3The information on this map best supports the conclusion that between 2000 and 2005 -Social Security payments decreased in the Pacific NorthwestMedicare spending increased in the Southwesthealth-care costs decreased in the Northeastincome tax revenues increased in the Midwest60sH.13.A: Demographic Patterns
- Q4Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South AmericaIncreased U.S. public support for the construction of a canal through Central AmericaDecreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean SeaDecreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere60sH.12.A: Physical & Human Geographic Factors
- Q5Under the U.S. Constitution, the government may not take private property unless -the land requires extensive restorationthe landowner refuses to build a home on the landthe government determines that the land is critical to developers' profitsthe government pays the owner fair compensation for the land60sH.14.C: Governmental Actions
- Q6This table supports the conclusion that in 1900 -people moved to areas with religious protections similar to those in their native countryeconomic incentives offered by native countries encouraged emigrationgeographic proximity to native countries influenced immigration patternspeople moved to areas with government regulations similar to those in their native country60sH.13.B: Legal & Illegal Migration Patterns
- Q7How did these features affect New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?Mud slides trapped residents in the city.Storm waters flooded the city after several levees broke.Tornadoes gained momentum in open land areas.Storm surges caused a massive shift in tectonic plates.30sH.12.A: Physical & Human Geographic Factors
- Q8This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that -reduces regulation of the coal-mining industryfinances oil exploration in domestic watersfocuses on finding clean and renewable energy sourcesgives substantial tax breaks to natural-gas companies30sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q9Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?(1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time(1) Increased immigration; (2) Increased racial tension(1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation(1) Increased demand for automobiles; (2) Increased labor union membership30sH.14.A: Population Growth & Distribution
- Q10Which pull factor contributed to the Great Migration?Economic opportunities in industrialized citiesThe lower cost of living in urban areasThe availability of land grants for homesteadersBetter soil conditions in previously uncultivated areas30sH.13.A: Demographic Patterns
- Q11Which marketing strategy is most clearly a result of the changing demographic patterns described above?Fast-food chains partner with the film industry to advertise recent movie releases with kids' meals.Department stores place large advertisements in Sunday newspapers.Television networks offer discounts to toy companies for commercials played during Saturday-morning cartoons.Telecommunication companies spend increasing amounts of money on commercials that air on Spanish-language radio stations.30sH.13.B: Legal & Illegal Migration Patterns
- Q12Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?Severe heat and rapid suburban developmentHigh winds and railroad constructionProlonged drought and poor farming practicesFlash flooding and intense deforestation60sH.12.A: Physical & Human Geographic Factors
- Q13Which of the following best replaces the question mark in this list of information about Puerto Rico?Was ceded to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American WarBecame a U.S. state during the Reconstruction eraSigned an annexation treaty with the United States after World War IWas promised U.S. military protection as part of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points60sH.12.B: Political Boundaries
- Q14Which agency name belongs on the blank line?National Park ServiceU.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Border PatrolBureau of Reclamation60sH.14.B: Governmental Entities & Private Citizens
- Q15Which of the following contributed most to increased settlement of the Great Plains?The availability of buffaloA decrease in agricultural productionA series of federal land grantsThe discovery of precious metals60sH.13.A: Demographic Patterns
