Houston: The Fourth Largest City in the United States

Question 1

Which of the following industries is a major economic driver in Houston?

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Energy

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Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

Question 2

Which waterway flows through the city of Houston?

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Buffalo Bayou

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Brazos River

Question 3

Which of the following iconic landmarks is NOT located in Houston?

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Empire State Building

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Space Center Houston

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The Galleria

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Minute Maid Park

Question 4

What is the nickname for Houston's Major League Baseball team?

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The Astros

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The Rangers

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The Blue Jays

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The Yankees

Question 5

Which renowned university is based in Houston?

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Rice University

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Texas A&M University

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University of Texas at Austin

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Stanford University

Question 6

What is the name of the primary airport serving the Houston area?

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Los Angeles International Airport

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John F. Kennedy International Airport

Question 7

Which cultural event is a staple in Houston's annual calendar?

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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South by Southwest

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Coachella

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Burning Man

Question 8

What nickname is commonly associated with Houston?

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The Space City

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The Big Apple

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The Windy City

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The Lone Star City

Question 9

What was the primary factor that led to Houston's rapid growth in population and economy during the mid-20th century?

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Discovery of oil and gas reserves

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Expansion of the shipping industry

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Construction of the Houston Ship Channel

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Annexation of surrounding communities

Question 10

Which river flows through Houston?

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Buffalo Bayou

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Mississippi

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Hudson

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Colorado

Question 11

What is the name of the famous space center located near Houston?

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Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

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John F. Kennedy Space Center

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

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Stennis Space Center

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a major cultural institution in Houston?

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The Metropolitan Opera

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The Museum of Fine Arts

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The Houston Museum of Natural Science

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The Houston Symphony

Question 13

What is the name of the annual rodeo and livestock show held in Houston?

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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The Calgary Stampede

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The National Western Stock Show

Question 14

What is the name of the major airport serving Houston?

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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William P. Hobby Airport

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Question 15

Which industry is Houston primarily known for?

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Energy

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Medicine

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Banking

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Tourism

Question 16

What is the name of the renowned space center situated near Houston?

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Johnson Space Center

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Kennedy Space Center

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

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Vandenberg Air Force Base

Question 17

Which esteemed cultural establishment is based in Houston?

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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The Metropolitan Opera

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The Art Institute of Chicago

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The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Question 18

What is the name of the major airport serving Houston?

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Houston Intercontinental Airport

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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Los Angeles International Airport

Question 19

What is Houston's commonly known nickname?

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The Space City

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The Big Apple

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The Windy City

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The Gateway to the West

Question 20

Which of the following statements accurately describes Houston's population?

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It is the most diverse city in the United States.

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It is the most populous city in the United States.

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It is the fastest growing city in the United States.

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It is the oldest city in the United States.

Question 21

Which river flows through the city of Houston?

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The San Jacinto River

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The Mississippi River

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The Brazos River

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The Colorado River

Question 22

Which prominent university is located in Houston?

Accepted Answer

Rice University

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Texas A&M University

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University of Texas at Austin

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Stanford University

Question 23

What is the name of Houston's professional basketball team?

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Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavericks

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San Antonio Spurs

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Golden State Warriors

Question 24

Which architectural landmark is a notable feature of downtown Houston?

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The Transco Tower

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The Willis Tower

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The Empire State Building

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The Space Needle

Question 25

Which industry is Houston primarily known for?

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Energy

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Technology

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

Question 26

What is the name of the renowned space center situated near Houston?

Accepted Answer

Johnson Space Center

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Kennedy Space Center

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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

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Edwards Air Force Base

Question 27

What is the name of the annual livestock show and rodeo held in Houston?

Accepted Answer

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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National Western Stock Show

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Calgary Stampede

Question 28

What is the name of the famous park located at the center of Houston?

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Hermann Park

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Memorial Park

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Discovery Green

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Buffalo Bayou Park

Question 29

Which of the following is Houston's primary industry?

Accepted Answer

Energy

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Aerospace and Aviation

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Technology

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Transportation and Logistics

Question 30

Which waterway runs through the center of Houston?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo Bayou

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Brazos River

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Colorado River

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San Jacinto River

Question 31

What is Houston commonly known as?

Accepted Answer

Space City

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The City of Angels

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The Big Apple

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Motown

Question 32

What is the name of the tallest skyscraper in Houston?

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Williams Tower

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Chase Tower

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One Shell Plaza

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Bank of America Center

Question 33

What is the name of the annual rodeo event held in Houston?

Accepted Answer

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

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San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

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Cactus Roping Fiesta

Question 34

Houston's rapid growth has brought both advantages and challenges. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of this growth? Is Houston's current development path sustainable?

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Houston's growth has created jobs and boosted the economy.

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Houston's growth has strained infrastructure and resources.

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Houston's growth has worsened traffic congestion.

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Houston's growth has improved air quality.

Question 35

Which industry is the cornerstone of Houston's economy?

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Energy

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Agriculture

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Technology

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Tourism

Question 36

What river flows through the heart of Houston?

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Buffalo Bayou

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Rio Grande

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Mississippi

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Colorado

Question 37

Which cultural attraction in Houston is NOT included in this list?

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The Astrodome

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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The Menil Collection

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The Houston Zoo

Question 38

Which of the following is the largest park in Houston?

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Memorial Park

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Hermann Park

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Buffalo Bayou Park

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Discovery Green

Question 39

What is the name of Houston's annual rodeo and livestock show?

Accepted Answer

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Rodeo Austin

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San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Question 40

What discovery led to Houston's rise as a major energy center?

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Discovery of the Humble Oil Field

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Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

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Establishment of NASA's Johnson Space Center

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Opening of the Port of Houston

Question 41

Which development contributed most to Houston's rapid growth in the late 19th century?

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Arrival of railroads

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Establishment as a trading post on the Gulf Coast

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Establishment of the Texas Medical Center

Question 42

Which natural resource has played a major role in Houston's development and remains crucial to its economy?

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Oil and gas

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Cotton

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Fishing

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Timber

Question 43

What is the primary reason Houston is regarded as a hub for the aerospace industry?

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The presence of NASA's Johnson Space Center

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Extensive research and development in automotive manufacturing

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Proximity to the Pacific Ocean

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Favorable weather conditions for flight testing

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a major ethnic group contributing to Houston's diverse population?

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Native American

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Asian

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Hispanic

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African American

Question 45

What is the main focus of the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

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Agriculture and Western heritage

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Technology and innovation

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Arts and music festivals

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Fashion and design

Question 46

Which of these challenges does Houston face due to its geographical location?

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Vulnerability to hurricanes

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Insufficient transportation infrastructure

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Harsh desert climate

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Limited natural resources

Question 47

Which cuisine is NOT typically associated with Houston's diverse culinary scene?

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French

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Vietnamese

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Cajun

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Tex-Mex

Question 48

Which of these museums is NOT located in Houston?

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The Art Institute of Chicago

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The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Question 49

What is the primary reason for Houston's nickname 'Space City'?

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The presence of NASA's Johnson Space Center

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Strong ties to the space exploration industry

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Innovative and futuristic urban planning

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Vast, open spaces and parks

Question 50

Which of these sports teams is NOT based in Houston?

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The Dallas Cowboys

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The Houston Astros (MLB)

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The Houston Rockets (NBA)

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The Houston Texans (NFL)