Which of the following accurately describes the origin of the Texas Book Festival?

Laura Bush establlished the festival to help raise money for libraries.

How have scientific discoveries benefited Texas farmers?

New pesticides make agriculture more productive.

Which of the following shows how TX has been changed by urbanization?

About 85% of Texans live in urban areas.

What is an effect of automation in the farming industry?

The number of people living in rural areas is decreasing.

When demand and prices for TX oil fell, many Texans lost their jobs. Which of the following happened as a result?

Texas leaders decided to attract new industries to the state.

How are Texans able to meet their needs in a global economy?

They purchase products from the U.S. and around the world.

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4th Grade Ch. 10 Texas Social Studies

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1
In what Texas Industry are the people in the photo working in?
Manufacturing
Education
Petrochemical
Aerospace
2
Many holidays celebrated in TX have their origins in -
All of the answers
cultural traditions
religious traditions
historical events
3
Which of the following accurately describes the origin of the Texas Book Festival?
Sandra Cisneros established the festival to promote literacy in Texas.
Laura Bush establlished the festival to help raise money for libraries.
Laura Bush established the festival to sell her most recent book.
Sandra Cisneros established the festival to celebrate Texas authors.
4
The Cantaloupe Festival is held in Fort Worth.
False
True
5
How have scientific discoveries benefited Texas farmers?
New automated machinery has put many farmers out of work.
New types of crops grow faster than ever before.
New pesticides make agriculture more productive.
New inventions have lead to fewer jobs.
6
Which of the following is a positive effect of modifications made to the environment?
Transportations systems are widespread and easy to use.
All of the answers
Saltwater is changed to fresh water for people to drink and use.
People have more homes to live in.
7
Jobs in the future will require workers to have good training and education.
True
False
8
All ethnic groups in Texas have special customs and celebrations.
True
False
9
Texas is the leading producer of oil in the United States.
True
False
10
Which of the following shows how TX has been changed by urbanization?
Agriculture is still an important industry for Texas.
About 85% of Texans live in urban areas.
Aerospace is a growing industry in Texas.
Automation is becoming more common in many industries.
11
Jack Kilby is an inventor whose contributions had a lasting impact on society.
True
False
12
What is an effect of automation in the farming industry?
Urban sprawl is taking over areas that were once farmland.
Farmers need to learn specialized skills.
Many farmers are working to keep the environment clean.
The number of people living in rural areas is decreasing.
13
When demand and prices for TX oil fell, many Texans lost their jobs. Which of the following happened as a result?
Philanthropists gave a lot of money to the petrochemical industry.
The government promised a new job to an Texan who wanted one.
Texas leaders decided to attract new industries to the state.
The petrochemical industry moved to another state.
14
Which of the following is an example of a custom?
How a family cooks a special dish
How a group celebrates a holiday
How someone dresses during a festival
All of the answers
15
Bat mitzvah is when a Jewish boy accepts religious responsibilities.
False
True
16
How are Texans able to meet their needs in a global economy?
They purchase products from the U.S. and around the world.
They purchase products from around Texas only.
They sell products within Texas only.
They sell products to the U.S. and Canada only.

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