Ch 1 animation quizzes

Which of the following Texas counties has the largest Asian population?

Collin

) Which of the following groups had the SECOND-largest increase in terms of population in Houston from 2000 to 2016?

Asian

How many estimated undocumented immigrants reside in the Houston area?

around 500,000

hich of the following Texas counties has the largest difference between the percentage of Texans who are white and the percentage of Texans who are Latino?

El Paso

Which group has seen its percentage of the population decline the most in Texas since 1850?

whites

In 2015, Latino's made up what percentage of the population in Texas?

about 40 percent

In which of the following years was there the greatest equivalence between urban and rural areas in Texas?

1950

Researchers estimate that in 2050, ________ more people will live in Texas than they did in 1980.

27 millions

What is the population of the Houston area as of 2016?

4.6 million

Which statement is correct regarding the city of Houston?

Around 250,000 people came from New Orleans and sought refuge because of Hurricane Katrina.

Which of the following is correct regarding urbanization in Texas? A) In the nineteenth century most Texans lived in urban areas, while today most Texans live in rural areas. B)In the nineteenth century most Texans lived in rural areas, while today most Texans live in urban areas. C) From 1850 until 1950 most Texans lived in rural areas. D)In 2010 less than 80 percent of Texans lived in urban areas.

In the nineteenth century most Texans lived in rural areas, while today most Texans live in urban areas.

As a percentage, which racial group will be the majority in Texas by 2050?

Latinos

All the following are challenges facing Houston in its recovery from Hurricane Harvey EXCEPT which issue? A) A population explosion has brought more people to the area. B)A large undocumented population may not be eligible for federal dollars to rebuild their homes. C)Only a small number of housing units have been built over the last few decades. D)Wetlands and prairies have been paved over to build roads and other infrastructure.

Only a small number of housing units have been built over the last few decades.

According to the census data, what geographic region has experienced the largest growth in population between 2000 and 2010?

Southwest