Question 1

Which important Texan was responsible for advances in the field of cardiac medicine; he was the first doctor to implant a mechanical heart pump?

Accepted Answer

Michael DeBakey

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Michael Dell

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Benny Brooks

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Walter Cunningham

Question 2

____________________ was on the first Apollo space mission that orbited the moon 163 times before returning back to earth safely.

Accepted Answer

Walter Cunningham

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Denton Cooley

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Benny Brooks

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Michael Dell

Question 3

Identify the heart surgeon that was the first to transplant a human heart and later was also the first to replace a human heart with an artificial heart.

Accepted Answer

Denton Cooley

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Howard Hughes Sr.

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Benny Brooks

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Walter Cunningham

Question 4

Prior to the development of the rotary drill bit by _________________________, oil companies struggled to reach oil buried deep undergroud in rocky conditions.

Accepted Answer

Howard Hughes Sr.

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Michael Cunningham

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Michael Dell

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Denton Cooley

Question 5

How were the Spanish able to conquer the Native Americans based on their advanced technology?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish had made advances in the development of metals used for weapons such as guns and swords.

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The Spanish use of the bow and arrow gave them an advance over the Native Americans.

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The Spanish used missions to convert the Native Americans to Catholicism.

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The armor that the Spanish used was ineffective against the weapons of the Native Americans.

Question 6

The development of the telephone switchboard led to faster communication but it also provided employment opportunities for what group of people?

Accepted Answer

Women, because men were perceived as rude.

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Women, because they had better hearing than men.

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Men, because they were faster at transferring calls.

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Men, because they were the only ones allowed to work at switchboards.

Question 7

How did the invention of transistors compare to vacuum tubes in the advancement of computers?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum tubes were large and fragile, while transistors were small and could send information faster.

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Transistors were smaller and fragile, while vacuum tubes were larger and more rugged.

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Transistors were larger and more powerful that the tiny vacuum tubes they replaced.

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Vacuum tubes used less voltage than the smaller transistors they replaced.

Question 8

For what reasons are some Texans opposed to the use of the Hydraulic fracturing-method of drilling for oil?

Accepted Answer

The method can potentially lead to groundwater contamination and seismic activity.

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The method  leads to a higher possibility of sinkholes.

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The method would decrease our dependency on foreign oil.

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The method can potentially lead to flooding.

Question 9

What is a major benefit that resulted from the development of the rotary drill bit and deep-sea drilling?

Accepted Answer

Texas was able to access greater oil reserves under the ocean floor.

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Texas was able to replace land drilling with deep-sea drilling.

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Employees of deep-sea drilling companies needed less drinking water.

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Deep-sea drilling was a safer alternative to land drilling?

Question 10

In addition to flood prevention, electricity production, and water reservoirs, what other benefits did the building of dams create?

Accepted Answer

The formation of lakes led to increased tourism and economic growth for Texas cities.

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The building of dams led to a decrease in fishing and hunting.

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The construction of dams led to an increase in beaver populations.

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The introduction of dams led to an abundance of drinking water and decreased water recreation.

Question 11

Which statement supports the effect that the MD Anderson Cancer Center has had on the economy of Houston, Texas?

Accepted Answer

People travel from all over the world to seek treatment, conduct research and practice medicine in Houston.

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An increase in people visiting Houston for cancer treatment has resulted in lower crime rates.

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People in the hotel industry have not benefited from the location of the hospital in Houston.

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The Houston economy has suffered from lack of medical advances in cancer research.

Question 12

Explain how NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) continues to help Texas develop as a leader in aerospace technology.

Accepted Answer

NASA opened the Manned Spacecraft Center for training astronauts near Houston, Texas.

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NASA only recruits astronauts trained in Washington D. C.

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NASA limits acceptance of astronauts educated in Texas colleges and Universities.

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NASA downsized and closed all its Texas facilities.

Question 13

What is the best explanation for Texas being considered a leader in computer technology around the world?

Accepted Answer

Dell Computer company is based in Texas and is considered the largest computer company in the world.

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Texas consumers buy more personal computers each year as computers become more affordable.

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Texas is home to the most universities that specialize in computer education.

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Students who attend Texas high schools are required to take classes in computer science in order to graduate.

Question 14

What country and Texas are interdependent in the area of computer technology?

Accepted Answer

China imports Dell computer systems and services, making Dell one of the largest providers of technology in their country.

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Texas is completely independent in the manufacturing and distribution of personal computers.

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Brazil exports computer systems to Texas making it the largest supplier of computers in Texas.

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California manufactures one third of all computer components used in Dell computers.

Question 15

Texas is home to three leading medical institutes specializing in heart care and cancer treatment, what conclusion can be reached about how Texas is viewed by people around the world?

Accepted Answer

When people need treatment for heart disease or cancer, they are likely to consider traveling to Texas for their medical care.

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People are likely to think that Texas is primarily cattle and ranches.

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When people need plastic surgery, they are likely to consider one of these Texas institutes.

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People from other countries are not likely to want to work at these institutions.

Question 16

In recent years, Texas has seen an increase in crude oil exports.   What does this say about Texas' dependence on foreign oil?

Accepted Answer

If more crude oil is leaving Texas, it is likely that less foreign oil is coming into Texas, therefore making Texas less dependent.

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If more crude oil is leaving Texas, it is likely that less foreign oil is coming into Texas, therefore making Texas more dependent.

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If more crude oil is leaving Texas, it is likely that more foreign oil is coming into Texas, therefore making Texas less dependent.

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If less crude oil is leaving Texas, it is likely that more foreign oil is coming into Texas, therefore making Texas less dependent.

Question 17

What is the practice of drilling non-vertical wells in different landforms called?

Accepted Answer

Directional drilling

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Hydraulic Fracturing

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Deep-sea drilling

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Rotary Drilling

Question 18

What is drilling that occurs in the ocean, such as in the Gulf of Mexico, called?

Accepted Answer

Deep-sea Drilling

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Directional Drilling

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Hydraulic Fracturing

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Non-directional Drilling

Question 19

What do the cities of Corpus Christi, Houston, and Beaumont all have in common?

Accepted Answer

They are all home to oil refineries.

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They are all home to NASA institutions.

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They are all home to championship baseball teams.

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They are all home to major cancer hospitals.

Question 20

What industry has boomed in places like South Texas, the Panhandle and West Texas due to their landforms?

Accepted Answer

Wind energy industry

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Clothing industry

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Film and Music industry

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Computer industry

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