Question - Which of the following was a reason for the development of the railroad in Texas?

Which of the following was a reason for the development of the railroad in Texas? 

A. wagons were regularly breaking down 

B. roads were in poor condition or nonexistent 

C. animals used for transportation were too expensive 

D. rivers did not consistently transport goods and people

Answer: 

B. roads were in poor condition or nonexistent 

Question - Which of the following best describes the impact of the Dust Bowl in Texas?

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Dust Bowl in Texas? 

A. Severe flooding caused damage to crops and property. 

B. Severe wildfires caused damage to homes and property. 

C. Severe earthquakes caused damage to homes and property. 

D. Severe wind and sand caused damage to crops and property.

Answer: 

D. Severe wind and sand caused damage to crops and property.

Question - Which of the following regions in Texas is made up of the Grand Prairie, the Cross Timbers, and the Rolling Plains

Which of the following regions in Texas is made up of the Grand Prairie, the Cross Timbers, and the Rolling Plains, and is known for farming because of the fertile soil? 

A. The Great Plains 

B. The Coastal Plains 

C. The North Central Plains 

D. The Mountains and Basins Region

Answer: 

C. The North Central Plains