Temporal theories offer an alternative that appeals to the temporal structure of action potentials, mostly the phase-locking and mode-locking of action potentials to frequencies in a stimulus. The precise way this temporal structure helps code for pitch at higher levels is still debated, but the processing seems to be based on an autocorrelation of action potentials in the auditory nerve. However, it has long been noted that a neural mechanism that may accomplish a delay—a necessary operation of a true autocorrelation—has not been found. At least one model shows that a temporal delay is unnecessary to produce an autocorrelation model of pitch perception, appealing to phase shifts between cochlear filters; however, earlier work has shown that certain sounds with a prominent peak in their autocorrelation function do not elicit a corresponding pitch percept, and that certain sounds without a peak in their autocorrelation function nevertheless elicit a pitch. To be a more complete model, autocorrelation must therefore apply to signals that represent the output of the cochlea, as via auditory-nerve interspike-interval histograms. Some theories of pitch perception hold that pitch has inherent octave ambiguities, and therefore is best decomposed into a pitch chroma, a periodic value around the octave, like the note names in western music—and a pitch height, which may be ambiguous, that indicates the octave the pitch is in.

The precise way this temporal structure helps code for pitch at higher levels is based on what?

autocorrelation of action potentials in the auditory nerve

Is a temporal delay necessary to produce an autocorrelation model of pitch perception?

unnecessary

Pitch perception  has inherent octave what?

ambiguities


The motif of the England national football team has three lions passant guardant, the emblem of King Richard I, who reigned from 1189 to 1199. The lions, often blue, have had minor changes to colour and appearance. Initially topped by a crown, this was removed in 1949 when the FA was given an official coat of arms by the College of Arms; this introduced ten Tudor roses, one for each of the regional branches of the FA. Since 2003, England top their logo with a star to recognise their World Cup win in 1966; this was first embroidered onto the left sleeve of the home kit, and a year later was moved to its current position, first on the away shirt.

When did King Richard I begin his reign?

Which animal is the main motif of England's national football team?

lions

What type of headgear originally appeared on the lions' heads on England's national football team motif?

a crown

In which year was the FA given an official coat of arms by the College of Arms?

Since 2003, England has topped their logo with a star to recognize their World Cup win in which year?

In what year was King Richard I born?

I'm not sure.

Where is the English logo currently embroidered on their shirts?

I'm not sure.

What colour are the ten Tudor roses on England's shirts?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the College of Arms established?

I'm not sure.

Who established the College of Arms?

I'm not sure.


Although England's first away kits were blue, England's traditional away colours are red shirts, white shorts and red socks. In 1996, England's away kit was changed to grey shirts, shorts and socks. This kit was only worn three times, including against Germany in the semi-final of Euro 96 but the deviation from the traditional red was unpopular with supporters and the England away kit remained red until 2011, when a navy blue away kit was introduced. The away kit is also sometimes worn during home matches, when a new edition has been released to promote it.

What color were England's first away kits?

blue

What color are the socks traditionally worn in England's away kits?

red

Three times in 1996, England wore what color socks in their away kits instead of the traditional red socks?

grey

In 2011, England introduced a new away kit in what color?

navy blue

When a new edition of England's away kit has been introduced, the kit is sometimes worn during what type of matches?

home matches

In what year did England stop using blue away kits?

I'm not sure.

What did Germany's supporters think of their kits during the Euro 96 matches?

I'm not sure.

What shade of blue was used in England's first away kits?

I'm not sure.

What color kits was Germany wearing during the Euro 96?

I'm not sure.

What shade of red is England's traditional away colour shirts?

I'm not sure.


England failed to qualify for the World Cup in 1974, 1978 and 1994. The team's earliest exit in the competition itself was its elimination in the first round in 1950, 1958 and most recently in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after being defeated in both their opening two matches for the first time, versus Italy and Uruguay in Group D. In 1950, four teams remained after the first round, in 1958 eight teams remained and in 2014 sixteen teams remained. In 2010, England suffered its most resounding World Cup defeat (4–1 to Germany) in the Round of 16, after drawing with the United States and Algeria and defeating Slovenia 1–0 in the group stage.

In what year was England most recently eliminated from FIFA World Cup contention?

In which three years did England fail to qualify for the World Cup?

1974, 1978 and 1994

In 2014, England was eliminated from the World Cup after being defeated by Italy and which other team?

Uruguay

After the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, how many teams remained in contention?

sixteen

What was the final score when, in 2010, England lost to Germany in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup?

Where was the 1974 World Cup held?

I'm not sure.

What was one of the four teams that remained after the first round in 1950?

I'm not sure.

Where did Slovenia place in the 2010 World Cup games?

I'm not sure.

What was the score when England played Italy in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Germany's football team's worst defeat?

I'm not sure.


Their first ever defeat on home soil to a foreign team was an 0–2 loss to the Republic of Ireland, on 21 September 1949 at Goodison Park. A 6–3 loss in 1953 to Hungary, was their second defeat by a foreign team at Wembley. In the return match in Budapest, Hungary won 7–1. This still stands as England's worst ever defeat. After the game, a bewildered Syd Owen said, "it was like playing men from outer space". In the 1954 FIFA World Cup, England reached the quarter-finals for the first time, and lost 4–2 to reigning champions Uruguay.

In what year did England suffer their first defeat at home to a foreign team?

What was the final score of England's worst ever defeat?

In what year did England reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time?

To whom is the quote "it was like playing men from outer space" attributed?

Syd Owen

After reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, to whom did England lose with a final score of 4-2?

Uruguay

In what year was Goodison Park built?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Syd Owen start playing for England's football team?

I'm not sure.

On what date in 1953 did England's football team lose to Hungary?

I'm not sure.

What was the score of England's football teams biggest win?

I'm not sure.


In February 2012, Capello resigned from his role as England manager, following a disagreement with the FA over their request to remove John Terry from team captaincy after accusations of racial abuse concerning the player. Following this, there was media speculation that Harry Redknapp would take the job. However, on 1 May 2012, Roy Hodgson was announced as the new manager, just six weeks before UEFA Euro 2012. England managed to finish top of their group, winning two and drawing one of their fixtures, but exited the Championships in the quarter-finals via a penalty shoot-out, this time to Italy.

In what year did Capello resign as England's football manager?

Capello resigned as England's football manager after a dispute over removing which player from team captaincy?

John Terry

Who became the new manager of England's football team in May of 2012?

Roy Hodgson

In which round of UEFA Euro 2012 was England eliminated?

the quarter-finals

A defeat by which team ultimately eliminated England from UEFA Euro 2012?

Italy

In what year was Capello made England's manager?

I'm not sure.

what country hosted the UEFA Euro 2012?

I'm not sure.

Who was the manager of Italy's team in 2012?

I'm not sure.

In what year did John Terry become captain of England's team?

I'm not sure.

Who won the UEFA Euro 2012?

I'm not sure.


The England national football team represents England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man for football matches as part of FIFA-authorised events, and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England are one of the two oldest national teams in football; alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium, London, and the current team manager is Roy Hodgson.

Which governing body controls the England national football team?

The Football Association

Which other team, besides England, is one of the  two oldest national teams in football?

Scotland

In what year did England and Scotland play the world's first international football match?

What is the name of England's home field in London?

Wembley Stadium

Who is the current team manager of England's football team?

Roy Hodgson

When was FIFA founded?

I'm not sure.

Where does the Isle of Man football team play home games?

I'm not sure.

Who is the Isle of Man football team manager?

I'm not sure.

Where is Roy Hodgson from?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Roy Hodgson become the team manager of England's football team?

I'm not sure.


To begin with, England had no permanent home stadium. They joined FIFA in 1906 and played their first ever games against countries other than the Home Nations on a tour of Central Europe in 1908. Wembley Stadium was opened in 1923 and became their home ground. The relationship between England and FIFA became strained, and this resulted in their departure from FIFA in 1928, before they rejoined in 1946. As a result, they did not compete in a World Cup until 1950, in which they were beaten in a 1–0 defeat by the United States, failing to get past the first round in one of the most embarrassing defeats in the team's history.

In which year did England join FIFA?

England played against countries besides the Home Nations for the first time in what year?

In what year did Wembley Stadium open?

England left FIFA in 1928 and ultimately rejoined in what year?

What was the first year after England left and rejoined FIFA in which they played in a World Cup?

In what year did FIFA come into existence?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the first World Cup played?

I'm not sure.

What was the score the first time the United States competed for a World Cup?

I'm not sure.

What was the name of one of the home stadiums England played in prior to 1923?

I'm not sure.

In what year did the United States join FIFA?

I'm not sure.


England is quite a successful nation at the UEFA European Football Championship, having finished in third place in 1968 and reached the semi-final in 1996. England hosted Euro 96 and have appeared in eight UEFA European Championship Finals tournaments, tied for ninth-best. The team has also reached the quarter-final on two recent occasions in 2004 and 2012. The team's worst result in the competition was a first-round elimination in 1980, 1988, 1992 and 2000. The team did not enter in 1960, and they failed to qualify in 1964, 1972, 1976, 1984, and 2008.

In which place did England finish in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1968?

third place

In how many UEFA European Championship Finals has England competed?

eight

Where does England rank in terms of the number of UEFA European Football Championship appearances?

tied for ninth-best

In what four years was England eliminated from the UEFA European Championship in the first round?

1980, 1988, 1992 and 2000

In which five years did England fail to qualify for the UEFA European Championship?

1964, 1972, 1976, 1984, and 2008

Who hosted the UEFA European Football Championship in 1968?

I'm not sure.

Who finished in first place at the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the first UEFA European Football Championship held?

I'm not sure.

In what year did England play its first UEFA European Football Championship match?

I'm not sure.

In what country was the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship held?

I'm not sure.


England qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico as reigning champions, and reached the quarter-finals, where they were knocked out by West Germany. England had been 2–0 up, but were eventually beaten 3–2 after extra time. They failed in qualification for the 1974, leading to Ramsey's dismissal, and 1978 FIFA World Cups. Under Ron Greenwood, they managed to qualify for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain (the first time competitively since 1962); despite not losing a game, they were eliminated in the second group stage.

A defeat by which team eliminated England from the 1970 FIFA World Cup?

West Germany

What was the final score of England's last match of the 1970 FIFA World Cup?

In which year did England fail to qualify for the FIFA World Cup resulting in Ramsey's dismissal?

Where did the 1970 FIFA World Cup take place?

Mexico

Where did the 1982 FIFA World Cup take place?

Spain

In what year was Ron Greenwood born?

I'm not sure.

In what country was the World Cup played in 1974?

I'm not sure.

Where was the World Cup played in 1974?

I'm not sure.

What was one of the teams England's football team played in the 1982 World Cup games?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Ron Greenwood take over leadership of England's football team?

I'm not sure.


Sven-Göran Eriksson took charge of the team between 2001 and 2006, and was the first non–English manager of England. Despite controversial press coverage of his personal life, Eriksson was consistently popular with the majority of fans.[citation needed] He guided England to the quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2004, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He lost only five competitive matches during his tenure, and England rose to an No.4 world ranking under his guidance. His contract was extended by the Football Association by two years, to include UEFA Euro 2008. However, it was terminated by them at the 2006 FIFA World Cup's conclusion.

Who was the first non-English person to manage England's football team?

Sven-Göran Eriksson

How many competitive matches were lost under the tenure of manager Sven-Göran Eriksson?

five

What was the highest world ranking achieved by England under management by Sven-Göran Eriksson?

In what year was the contract of Sven-Göran Eriksson terminated?

In what year did Sven-Göran Eriksson become the manager of England's football team?

Who was the first English manager of England's football team?

I'm not sure.

What was the world ranking of England's team prior to Sven-Goran Eriksson taking over?

I'm not sure.

Who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup?

I'm not sure.

In what country was the 2006 FIFA World Cup played?

I'm not sure.

In what year was the Football Association established?

I'm not sure.


All England matches are broadcast with full commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. From the 2008–09 season until the 2017–18 season, England's home and away qualifiers, and friendlies both home and away are broadcast live on ITV (often with the exception of STV, the ITV affiliate in central and northern Scotland). England's away qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup were shown on Setanta Sports until that company's collapse. As a result of Setanta Sports's demise, England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on 10 October 2009 was shown in the United Kingdom on a pay-per-view basis via the internet only. This one-off event was the first time an England game had been screened in such a way. The number of subscribers, paying between £4.99 and £11.99 each, was estimated at between 250,000 and 300,000 and the total number of viewers at around 500,000.

Commentated broadcasts of all England matches air on what network?

BBC Radio 5 Live

What was the first season in which England's qualifiers and friendlies were broadcast on ITV?

What network is ITV's affiliate in northern and central Scotland?

STV

In what year was an England football match aired only via the internet for the first time?

Approximately how many total viewers watched the England World Cup qualifier on the internet on 10 October 2009?

In what year did BBC Radio 5 Live start broadcasting England's matches?

I'm not sure.

Who won the 2010 World Cup?

I'm not sure.

How many people listen to BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts of England's matches during the 2008-09 season?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Setanta Sports founded?

I'm not sure.

Who did England play against on 10 October 2009?

I'm not sure.


England first appeared at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and have appeared in 14 FIFA World Cups, they are tied for sixth-best in terms of number of wins alongside France and Spain. The national team is one of eight national teams to have won at least one FIFA World Cup title. The England team won their first and only World Cup title in 1966. The tournament was played on home soil and England defeated Germany 4–2 in the final. In 1990, England finished in fourth place, losing 2–1 to host nation Italy in the third place play-off after losing on penalties to champions Germany in the semi-final. The team has also reached the quarter-final on two recent occasions in 2002 and 2006. Previously, they reached this stage in 1954, 1962, 1970 and 1986.

In how many FIFA world cups has England appeared?

Besides France, which other team is tied with England for number of appearances in the FIFA World Cup?

Spain

In which year did England win the FIFA World Cup for the first and only time?

In what place did England finish in the 1990 FIFA World Cup?

fourth

Which country hosted the 1990 FIFA World Cup?

Italy

How many FIFA World Cups has France been in?

I'm not sure.

In what year was Spain's first World Cup appearance?

I'm not sure.

Who won the 1990 World Cup?

I'm not sure.

Where was the 2002 World Cup held?

I'm not sure.

Where was the 1950 FIFA World Cup held?

I'm not sure.


In August 1836, two real estate entrepreneurs—Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen—from New York, purchased 6,642 acres (26.88 km2) of land along Buffalo Bayou with the intent of founding a city. The Allen brothers decided to name the city after Sam Houston, the popular general at the Battle of San Jacinto, who was elected President of Texas in September 1836. The great majority of slaves in Texas came with their owners from the older slave states. Sizable numbers, however, came through the domestic slave trade. New Orleans was the center of this trade in the Deep South, but there were slave dealers in Houston. Thousands of enslaved African-Americans lived near the city before the Civil War. Many of them near the city worked on sugar and cotton plantations, while most of those in the city limits had domestic and artisan jobs. In 1860 forty-nine percent of the city's population was enslaved. A few slaves, perhaps as many as 2,000 between 1835 and 1865, came through the illegal African trade. Post-war Texas grew rapidly as migrants poured into the cotton lands of the state. They also brought or purchased enslaved African Americans, whose numbers nearly tripled in the state from 1850 to 1860, from 58,000 to 182,566.

Where were Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen from?

New York

How many acres of land did Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen purchase in 1836?

What was the reason the Allen brothers purchased land in 1836?

founding a city

Who did the Allen brothers name the city they founded after?

Sam Houston

In what year was Sam Houston elected President of Texas?

Who bought land along Buffalo Bayou to build a city?

Allen brothers

How much land did the Allen brothers buy?

6,642 acres

After which famous general was the city named?

Sam Houston

In 1860 what percentage of the city's population was slaves?

forty-nine percent

How much did the slave population of Houston increase from 1850 to 1860?

tripled

Who originally came from Houston and moved to New York?

I'm not sure.

How many acres of land did Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen purchase in 1936?

I'm not sure.

What was the reason the Allen brothers sold land in 1836?

I'm not sure.

What did the Allen brothers name the city they founded after?

I'm not sure.

In 1830 what percentage of the city's population was slaves?

I'm not sure.


When World War II started, tonnage levels at the port decreased and shipping activities were suspended; however, the war did provide economic benefits for the city. Petrochemical refineries and manufacturing plants were constructed along the ship channel because of the demand for petroleum and synthetic rubber products by the defense industry during the war. Ellington Field, initially built during World War I, was revitalized as an advanced training center for bombardiers and navigators. The Brown Shipbuilding Company was founded in 1942 to build ships for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Due to the boom in defense jobs, thousands of new workers migrated to the city, both blacks and whites competing for the higher-paying jobs. President Roosevelt had established a policy of non-discrimination for defense contractors, and blacks gained some opportunities, especially in shipbuilding, although not without resistance from whites and increasing social tensions that erupted into occasional violence. Economic gains of blacks who entered defense industries continued in the postwar years.

What event cause shipping activities to be suspended?

World War II

Petrochemical refineries and manufacturing plants were built due to the demand for what items during the war?

petroleum and synthetic rubber products

When was Ellington Field built?

during World War I

When was the Brown Shipbuilding Company founded?

What was the policy created by President Roosevelt due to the boom in defense jobs?

non-discrimination for defense contractors

What kind of refineries were built along the Houston ship channel?

Petrochemical

To fill what type of demand were refineries built?

petroleum and synthetic rubber

What world event caused this increased need for petrochemicals?

World War II

Why did thousands of new workers flock to Houston?

defense jobs

Which president created a policy of non-discrimination for defense contractors?

President Roosevelt

What event cause shipping activities to begin?

I'm not sure.

Farms were built due to the demand for what items during the war?

I'm not sure.

When was Ellington Field destroyed?

I'm not sure.

When was the Brown Shipbuilding Company destroyed?

I'm not sure.

hat was the policy created by the Vice-President due to the boom in defense jobs?

I'm not sure.


One wave of the population boom ended abruptly in the mid-1980s, as oil prices fell precipitously. The space industry also suffered in 1986 after the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after launch. There was a cutback in some activities for a period. In the late 1980s, the city's economy suffered from the nationwide recession. After the early 1990s recession, Houston made efforts to diversify its economy by focusing on aerospace and health care/biotechnology, and reduced its dependence on the petroleum industry. Since the increase of oil prices in the 2000s, the petroleum industry has again increased its share of the local economy.

In what year did the space shuttle Challenger explode after launch?

Why did Houston's economy have problems in the late 1980's?

the nationwide recession

In the 1990's, what is something Houston did to try to diversify it's economy?

reduced its dependence on the petroleum industry

The petroleum industry has become a larger part of Houston's economy again for what reason?

the increase of oil prices in the 2000s

What caused population growth to decline  in the 1980s?

oil prices fell

Which shuttle disintegrated in 1986 to cause a decline in the space industry?

Space Shuttle Challenger

When did Houston suffer an economic decline?

late 1980s

What did Houston focus on after the 1990s recession to improve its economy?

aerospace and health care

When did Houston begin to regain its dependence on the oil industry?

In what year did the space shuttle Challenger succeed after launch?

I'm not sure.

Why didn't Houston's economy have problems in the late 1980's?

I'm not sure.

In the 1990's, what is something Houston did to try not to diversify it's economy?

I'm not sure.

The petroleum industry did not become a larger part of Houston's economy again for what reason?

I'm not sure.


Underpinning Houston's land surface are unconsolidated clays, clay shales, and poorly cemented sands up to several miles deep. The region's geology developed from river deposits formed from the erosion of the Rocky Mountains. These sediments consist of a series of sands and clays deposited on decaying organic marine matter, that over time, transformed into oil and natural gas. Beneath the layers of sediment is a water-deposited layer of halite, a rock salt. The porous layers were compressed over time and forced upward. As it pushed upward, the salt dragged surrounding sediments into salt dome formations, often trapping oil and gas that seeped from the surrounding porous sands. The thick, rich, sometimes black, surface soil is suitable for rice farming in suburban outskirts where the city continues to grow.

What materials are underpinning the land surface of Houston?

unconsolidated clays, clay shales, and poorly cemented sands

Houston's geology was formed from river deposits from the erosion of what mountains?

Rocky Mountains

The sand and clay deposited onto decaying marine matter transformed into what?

oil and natural gas

What is halite?

a rock salt

What type of farming is Houston's surface soil good for?

rice farming

What geological event caused the foundations of the land beneath Houston?

erosion of the Rocky Mountains

Besides sands, what are the foundations of Houston's land?

clays

How deep are the clay and sands foundations of Houston?

several miles

What did the decaying organics under the clay and sand deposits later form?

oil and natural gas

What agricultural crop was farmed in the rich soils on the outlying areas of Houston?

rice

What materials are underpinning the water of Houston?

I'm not sure.

Houston's geology was formed from river deposits from the erosion of what ocean?

I'm not sure.

The glass deposited onto decaying marine matter transformed into what?

I'm not sure.

What is falsalite?

I'm not sure.

What type of fishing is Houston's waters good for?

I'm not sure.


In the 1960s, Downtown Houston consisted of a collection of mid-rise office structures. Downtown was on the threshold of an energy industry–led boom in 1970. A succession of skyscrapers were built throughout the 1970s—many by real estate developer Gerald D. Hines—culminating with Houston's tallest skyscraper, the 75-floor, 1,002-foot (305 m)-tall JPMorgan Chase Tower (formerly the Texas Commerce Tower), completed in 1982. It is the tallest structure in Texas, 15th tallest building in the United States, and the 85th tallest skyscraper in the world, based on highest architectural feature. In 1983, the 71-floor, 992-foot (302 m)-tall Wells Fargo Plaza (formerly Allied Bank Plaza) was completed, becoming the second-tallest building in Houston and Texas. Based on highest architectural feature, it is the 17th tallest in the United States and the 95th tallest in the world. In 2007, downtown Houston had over 43 million square feet (4,000,000 m²) of office space.

Downtown Houston consisted of what type of building in the 1960's?

mid-rise office structures

When were skyscrapers first built in Houston?

throughout the 1970s

What is the tallest building in Texas?

JPMorgan Chase Tower

How tall is the JP Morgan Chase Tower?

What is the second tallest building in Houston?

Wells Fargo Plaza

In the 1970 s what developer built high rises in downtown Houston?

Gerald D. Hines

What was the highest building in Houston completed in 1982?

JPMorgan Chase Tower

What was the original name of the JP Morgan Chase Tower?

Texas Commerce Tower

What is the Chase Tower rated as in height in Texas?

tallest structure in Texas

By 2007 how many square feet of office space did Houston have?

43 million square feet

Texas consisted of what type of building in the 1960's?

I'm not sure.

When were skyscrapers first built in Texas?

I'm not sure.

What is the tallest building outside of Houston?

I'm not sure.

How tall is the PNC Bank Tower?

I'm not sure.


In 2006, the Houston metropolitan area ranked first in Texas and third in the U.S. within the Category of "Best Places for Business and Careers" by Forbes magazine. Foreign governments have established 92 consular offices in Houston's metropolitan area, the third highest in the nation. Forty foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices here and 23 active foreign chambers of commerce and trade associations. Twenty-five foreign banks representing 13 nations operate in Houston, providing financial assistance to the international community.

Houston ranked 3rd in which category by Forbes magazine in 2006?

Best Places for Business and Careers

How many offices have been established in Houston by foreign governments?

How many foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices in Houston?

Forty

How many foreign banks operate in Houston?

Twenty-five

How many nations do the 25 foreign banks operating in Houston represent?

When did the Houston area rank first in Texas for business?

How did Houston rank in the U.S. for business?

third in the U.S

How many consular offices does Houston have?

How many foreign countries have trade offices in Houston?

Forty

How many nations do the twenty-five foreign banks represent?

Houston ranked 23rd in which category by Forbes magazine in 2006?

I'm not sure.

How many offices have been established in Texas by foreign governments?

I'm not sure.

How many foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices in Texas?

I'm not sure.

How many foreign banks operate in Texas?

I'm not sure.

How many nations do the 25 foreign banks operating in Texas represent?

I'm not sure.


Many annual events celebrate the diverse cultures of Houston. The largest and longest running is the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held over 20 days from early to late March, is the largest annual livestock show and rodeo in the world. Another large celebration is the annual night-time Houston Pride Parade, held at the end of June. Other annual events include the Houston Greek Festival, Art Car Parade, the Houston Auto Show, the Houston International Festival, and the Bayou City Art Festival, which is considered to be one of the top five art festivals in the United States.

What is the largest annual event held in Houston?

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

How long does the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo last?

20 days

When is the annual Houston Pride Parade held?

the end of June

What is some other annual events held in Houston?

Houston Greek Festival, Art Car Parade, the Houston Auto Show, the Houston International Festival, and the Bayou City Art Festival

What art festival held in Houston is one of the top 5 in the US?

the Bayou City Art Festival

What event is the longest running in Houston?

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

When is the Houston Livestock show and Rodeo held?

March

When is the Houston Pride Parade held?

end of June

What form of car parade is held in Houston?

Art Car Parade

Where does the Bayou City Art Festival rank in U.S. art festivals?

one of the top five

What is the largest annual event held in Texas?

I'm not sure.

How long does the Texas Livestock Show and Rodeo last?

I'm not sure.

When is the annual Texas Pride Parade held?

I'm not sure.

What is some other annual events held in Texas?

I'm not sure.

What art festival held in Houston is one of the top 3 in the US?

I'm not sure.


Of the 10 most populous U.S. cities, Houston has the most total area of parks and green space, 56,405 acres (228 km2). The city also has over 200 additional green spaces—totaling over 19,600 acres (79 km2) that are managed by the city—including the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. The Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark is a public skatepark owned and operated by the city of Houston, and is one of the largest skateparks in Texas consisting of 30,000 (2,800 m2) square foot in-ground facility. The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park—located in the Uptown District of the city—serves as a popular tourist attraction, weddings, and various celebrations. A 2011 study by Walk Score ranked Houston the 23rd most walkable of the 50 largest cities in the United States. Wet'n'Wild SplashTown is a water park located north of Houston.

What does Houston have the most of compared to other large US cities?

parks and green space

How many acres of land does Houston's green spaces cover?

Who manages Houston's green spaces?

the city

What is one of the largest skate parks in Texas?

The Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark

Who ranked Houston the 23rd most walkable of the 50 largest cities in the US?

Walk Score

How many acres of parks does Houston have?

56,405 acres

After whom is the Houston skate park named?

Joe Jamail

Who owns and runs the skate park in Houston?

city of Houston

For whom was the Uptown District water park in Houston named?

Gerald D. Hines

How does Houston rank as a walkable city?

What does Houston have the most of compared to other large UK cities?

I'm not sure.

How many acres of land does Texas's green spaces cover?

I'm not sure.

Who manages Texas's green spaces?

I'm not sure.

What is one of the largest skate parks in Houston?

I'm not sure.

Who ranked Texas the 23rd most walkable of the 50 largest cities in the US?

I'm not sure.


The city of Houston has a strong mayoral form of municipal government. Houston is a home rule city and all municipal elections in the state of Texas are nonpartisan. The City's elected officials are the mayor, city controller and 16 members of the Houston City Council. The current mayor of Houston is Sylvester Turner, a Democrat elected on a nonpartisan ballot. Houston's mayor serves as the city's chief administrator, executive officer, and official representative, and is responsible for the general management of the city and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

Who is the current mayor of Houston?

Sylvester Turner

What form of government does Houston have?

strong mayoral form of municipal government

Who are Houston's elected officials?

the mayor, city controller and 16 members of the Houston City Council

What does Houston's mayor also serve as?

the city's chief administrator, executive officer, and official representative

Besides the general management of the city, Houston's mayor is also responsible for what?

seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced

What is the form of city  government in Houston?

strong mayoral

What type of municipal elections are held in Texas?

nonpartisan

Besides the mayor and controller, how many members are there on the city council?

Who is the mayor of Houston since the last election?

Sylvester Turner

To what political party is Mayor Turner aligned?

Democrat

Who is the current senator of Houston?

I'm not sure.

What form of government does Texas have?

I'm not sure.

Who are Texas's elected officials?

I'm not sure.

What does Houston's senator also serve as?

I'm not sure.


The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area is served by one public television station and two public radio stations. KUHT (HoustonPBS) is a PBS member station and is the first public television station in the United States. Houston Public Radio is listener-funded and comprises two NPR member stations: KUHF (KUHF News) and KUHA (Classical 91.7). KUHF is news/talk radio and KUHA is a classical music station. The University of Houston System owns and holds broadcasting licenses to KUHT, KUHF, and KUHA. The stations broadcast from the Melcher Center for Public Broadcasting, located on the campus of the University of Houston.

What was the first public television station in the US?

KUHT (HoustonPBS)

How is Houston Public Radio funded?

listener-funded

Houston Public Radio us comprised of how many stations?

two NPR member stations

What stations comprise Houston Public Radio?

KUHF (KUHF News) and KUHA (Classical 91.7)

Who owns the KUHT, KUHF, and KUHA stations?

The University of Houston

Which of Houston's television stations was the first public television station in the U.S.?

KUHT

What kind of radio station is KUHF?

news/talk radio

What type of radio station is KUHA?

classical music

From what building do the two public radio stations broadcast?

Melcher Center for Public Broadcasting

Where is the Melcher Center located?

University of Houston

What was the first private television station in the US?

I'm not sure.

How is Houston Private Radio funded?

I'm not sure.

Texas Private Radio us comprised of how many stations?

I'm not sure.

Who sold the KUHT, KUHF, and KUHA stations?

I'm not sure.

Which of Houston's television stations was the first private television station in the U.S.?

I'm not sure.


Houston (i/ˈhjuːstən/ HYOO-stən) is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States, located in Southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people, within a land area of 599.6 square miles (1,553 km2), it also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of Harris County. It is the principal city of Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land, which is the fifth most populated metropolitan area in the United States.

Where is Houston located?

in Southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico

Where is Houston ranked among the most populous cities in the US?

fourth

What was the population of Houston in 2014?

2.239 million people

What is Houston the principle city of?

Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land

What is the fifth most populated metropolitan area in the US?

Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land

What is the most populous city in Texas?

Houston

How does Houston rank as to population in the U.S.?

fourth

According to the 2014 census, how many people live in Houston?

2.239 million

What is the land are of the City of Houston?

599.6 square miles

Houston is located in which Texas county?

Harris County

Where is Texas located?

I'm not sure.

Where is Houston ranked among the least populous cities in the US?

I'm not sure.

What was the population of Houston in 2012?

I'm not sure.

What is Houston the non-principle city of?

I'm not sure.

What is the sixth most populated metropolitan area in the US?

I'm not sure.


By 1860, Houston had emerged as a commercial and railroad hub for the export of cotton. Railroad spurs from the Texas inland converged in Houston, where they met rail lines to the ports of Galveston and Beaumont. During the American Civil War, Houston served as a headquarters for General John Bankhead Magruder, who used the city as an organization point for the Battle of Galveston. After the Civil War, Houston businessmen initiated efforts to widen the city's extensive system of bayous so the city could accept more commerce between downtown and the nearby port of Galveston. By 1890, Houston was the railroad center of Texas.

What commodity was Houston known for in 1860?

cotton

What type of roads converged in Houston?

rail lines

Which Civil War general used Houston as a headquarters?

General John Bankhead Magruder

For what battle was Houston used as an organization point ?

Battle of Galveston

What was Houston known for by 1890?

railroad center of Texas

What commodity was Houston not known for in 1860?

I'm not sure.

What type of roads didn't converge in Houston?

I'm not sure.

Which WWII general used Houston as a headquarters?

I'm not sure.

For what war was Houston used as an organization point ?

I'm not sure.

What was Houston known for by 1810?

I'm not sure.


In August 2005, Houston became a shelter to more than 150,000 people from New Orleans who evacuated from Hurricane Katrina. One month later, approximately 2.5 million Houston area residents evacuated when Hurricane Rita approached the Gulf Coast, leaving little damage to the Houston area. This was the largest urban evacuation in the history of the United States. In September 2008, Houston was hit by Hurricane Ike. As many as forty percent refused to leave Galveston Island because they feared the traffic problems that happened after Hurricane Rita.

How many people evacuated to Houston after Hurricane Katrina?

What event caused 2.5 million people to evacuate through Houston?

Hurricane Rita

The evacuation of the Gulf coast before Hurricane Rita was what type of evacuation?

largest urban evacuation

When did Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area?

September 2008

Fearing traffic problems, how many people refused to leave Galveston before Hurricane Ike?

forty percent

How many people stayed in Houston after Hurricane Katrina?

I'm not sure.

What event caused 5 million people to evacuate through Houston?

I'm not sure.

The evacuation of the West coast before Hurricane Rita was what type of evacuation?

I'm not sure.

When did Hurricane Ike avoid the Houston area?

I'm not sure.

Fearing traffic problems, how many people flew out of Galveston before Hurricane Ike?

I'm not sure.


Though Houston is the largest city in the United States without formal zoning regulations, it has developed similarly to other Sun Belt cities because the city's land use regulations and legal covenants have played a similar role. Regulations include mandatory lot size for single-family houses and requirements that parking be available to tenants and customers. Such restrictions have had mixed results. Though some have blamed the city's low density, urban sprawl, and lack of pedestrian-friendliness on these policies, the city's land use has also been credited with having significant affordable housing, sparing Houston the worst effects of the 2008 real estate crisis. The city issued 42,697 building permits in 2008 and was ranked first in the list of healthiest housing markets for 2009.

What is the largest city in the U.S. without formal zoning?

Houston

Besides parking requirements, what land use regulations does Houston have?

mandatory lot size

What is Houston's land use policies credited with producing?

affordable housing

What serious situation of 2008 was Houston spared?

real estate crisis

How many building permits were issued in 2008 in Houston?

What is the largest city in the U.S. with formal zoning?

I'm not sure.

Besides parking requirements, what land use regulations does Texas have?

I'm not sure.

What is Houston's ocean use policies credited with producing?

I'm not sure.

What serious situation of 2009 was Houston spared?

I'm not sure.

How many building permits were issued in 2019 in Houston?

I'm not sure.


The Houston area is a leading center for building oilfield equipment. Much of its success as a petrochemical complex is due to its busy ship channel, the Port of Houston. In the United States, the port ranks first in international commerce and tenth among the largest ports in the world. Unlike most places, high oil and gasoline prices are beneficial for Houston's economy, as many of its residents are employed in the energy industry. Houston is the beginning or end point of numerous oil, gas, and products pipelines:

Of what is Houston a center?

oilfield equipment

What has the Houston ship channel served to promote into success?

petrochemical complex

Where does the Port of Houston rank in international commerce?

first

Where does Houston rate in the size ranking of world ports?

tenth

What lines begin or end in Houston?

pipelines

Of what is Texas a center?

I'm not sure.

What has the Texas ship channel served to promote into success?

I'm not sure.

Where does the Port of Texas rank in international commerce?

I'm not sure.

Where does Texas rate in the size ranking of world ports?

I'm not sure.

What lines begin or end in Texas?

I'm not sure.


The Houston Theater District, located downtown, is home to nine major performing arts organizations and six performance halls. It is the second-largest concentration of theater seats in a downtown area in the United States. Houston is one of few United States cities with permanent, professional, resident companies in all major performing arts disciplines: opera (Houston Grand Opera), ballet (Houston Ballet), music (Houston Symphony Orchestra), and theater (The Alley Theatre). Houston is also home to folk artists, art groups and various small progressive arts organizations. Houston attracts many touring Broadway acts, concerts, shows, and exhibitions for a variety of interests. Facilities in the Theater District include the Jones Hall—home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and Society for the Performing Arts—and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

What area of Houston hosts performing arts?

Houston Theater District

Of what is Houston second in performing arts?

theater seats

To what type of arts is Houston home?

major performing arts

To what group is Jones Hall home?

Houston Symphony Orchestra

Besides Jones Hall, what other organization is housed in the Theater District?

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

What area of Houston hosts visual arts?

I'm not sure.

Of what is Houston fourth in performing arts?

I'm not sure.

To what type of arts is Texas home?

I'm not sure.

What company is Jones Hall owned by?

I'm not sure.

Besides Jones Hall, what other organization is housed in the Movie District?

I'm not sure.


The Theater District is a 17-block area in the center of downtown Houston that is home to the Bayou Place entertainment complex, restaurants, movies, plazas, and parks. Bayou Place is a large multilevel building containing full-service restaurants, bars, live music, billiards, and Sundance Cinema. The Bayou Music Center stages live concerts, stage plays, and stand-up comedy. Space Center Houston is the official visitors' center of NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The Space Center has many interactive exhibits including moon rocks, a shuttle simulator, and presentations about the history of NASA's manned space flight program. Other tourist attractions include the Galleria (Texas's largest shopping mall, located in the Uptown District), Old Market Square, the Downtown Aquarium, and Sam Houston Race Park.

How much area of downtown Houston does the Theater District cover?

17-block area

What place produces live concerts, plays and comedy?

Bayou Music Center

Where is Space Center Houston?

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

What tourist offerings does the Space Center have?

interactive exhibits

What is the Galleria the largest of in Texas?

shopping mall

How much area of downtown Texas does the Theater District cover?

I'm not sure.

What place banned live concerts, plays and comedy?

I'm not sure.

Where is Space Center Texas?

I'm not sure.

What tourist offerings does the Space Center not have?

I'm not sure.

What is the Galleria the largest of in Houston?

I'm not sure.


Minute Maid Park (home of the Astros) and Toyota Center (home of the Rockets), are located in downtown Houston. Houston has the NFL's first retractable-roof stadium with natural grass, NRG Stadium (home of the Texans). Minute Maid Park is also a retractable-roof stadium. Toyota Center also has the largest screen for an indoor arena in the United States built to coincide with the arena's hosting of the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. BBVA Compass Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium for the Dynamo, the Texas Southern University football team, and Dash, located in East Downtown. In addition, NRG Astrodome was the first indoor stadium in the world, built in 1965. Other sports facilities include Hofheinz Pavilion (Houston Cougars basketball), Rice Stadium (Rice Owls football), and Reliant Arena. TDECU Stadium is where the University of Houston Houston Cougars football team plays. Houston has hosted several major sports events: the 1968, 1986 and 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Games; the 1989, 2006 and 2013 NBA All-Star Games; Super Bowl VIII and Super Bowl XXXVIII, as well as hosting the 2005 World Series and 1981, 1986, 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals, winning the latter two. Super Bowl LI is currently slated to be hosted in NRG Stadium in 2017.

What is the name of the stadium that hosts the Houston Astros?

Minute Maid Park

Where in Houston is the Toyota Center located?

downtown

What is the home of the Texans named?

NRG Stadium

Which stadium is located in east downtown in Houston?

BBVA Compass Stadium

What was the first indoor stadium in the world?

NRG Astrodome

What is the name of the stadium that hosts the Texas Astros?

I'm not sure.

Where in Texas is the Toyota Center located?

I'm not sure.

What is the home of the Houstons named?

I'm not sure.

Which stadium is located in east downtown in Texas?

I'm not sure.

What was the first outdoor stadium in the world?

I'm not sure.


Several private institutions of higher learning—ranging from liberal arts colleges, such as The University of St. Thomas, Houston's only Catholic university, to Rice University, the nationally recognized research university—are located within the city. Rice, with a total enrollment of slightly more than 6,000 students, has a number of distinguished graduate programs and research institutes, such as the James A. Baker Institute for Public Policy. Houston Baptist University, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, offers bachelor's and graduate degrees. It was founded in 1960 and is located in the Sharpstown area in Southwest Houston.

What is Houston's one Catholic university?

The University of St. Thomas

What famous research university is located in Houston?

Rice University

What is the student enrollment of Rice University?

When was Houston Baptist University founded?

What area in Houston is the home of the Houston Baptist University?

Sharpstown

What is Texas's one Catholic university?

I'm not sure.

What famous research university is located in Texas?

I'm not sure.

What is the teacher enrollment of Rice University?

I'm not sure.

When was Texas Baptist University founded?

I'm not sure.

What area in Texas is the home of the Houston Baptist University?

I'm not sure.


Houston is the seat of the internationally renowned Texas Medical Center, which contains the world's largest concentration of research and healthcare institutions. All 49 member institutions of the Texas Medical Center are non-profit organizations. They provide patient and preventive care, research, education, and local, national, and international community well-being. Employing more than 73,600 people, institutions at the medical center include 13 hospitals and two specialty institutions, two medical schools, four nursing schools, and schools of dentistry, public health, pharmacy, and virtually all health-related careers. It is where one of the first—and still the largest—air emergency service, Life Flight, was created, and a very successful inter-institutional transplant program was developed. More heart surgeries are performed at the Texas Medical Center than anywhere else in the world.

Where in Houston is the world's largest grouping of healthcare institutions?

Texas Medical Center

How many non profit organizations are members of the Medical Center?

How many people are employed in the Texas Medical Center?

How many hospitals belong to the Medical Center group of organizations?

What is the name of the first air emergency service?

Life Flight

Where in Texas is the world's largest grouping of healthcare institutions?

I'm not sure.

How many for-profit organizations are members of the Medical Center?

I'm not sure.

How many people are employed in the Houston Medical Center?

I'm not sure.

How many hospitals are outside of the Medical Center group of organizations?

I'm not sure.


Houston was the headquarters of Continental Airlines until its 2010 merger with United Airlines with headquarters in Chicago; regulatory approval for the merger was granted in October of that year. Bush Intercontinental became United Airlines' largest airline hub. The airline retained a significant operational presence in Houston while offering more than 700 daily departures from the city. In early 2007, Bush Intercontinental Airport was named a model "port of entry" for international travelers by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Until 2010, which airline made Houston its headquarters?

Continental Airlines

Where is United Airlines' largest air hub?

Bush Intercontinental

With which airline did Continental Airlines merge?

United Airlines

How many daily flights did United Airlines offer from Houston?

In what year was Bush Intercontinental named a model by U.S. Customs?

Until 2010, which airline made Texas its headquarters?

I'm not sure.

Where is United Airlines' smallest air hub?

I'm not sure.

With which airline did Continental Airlines separate?

I'm not sure.

How many daily flights did United Airlines offer from Texas?

I'm not sure.


Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment; only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 headquarters within its city limits. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled. Nicknamed the Space City, Houston is a global city, with strengths in business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine and research. The city has a population from various ethnic and religious backgrounds and a large and growing international community. Houston is the most diverse city in Texas and has been described as the most diverse in the United States. It is home to many cultural institutions and exhibits, which attract more than 7 million visitors a year to the Museum District. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts.

What city has more Fortune 500 headquarters than Houston?

New York City

What part of Houston ranks first in the U.S. in international tonnage?

Port of Houston

What is Houston's nickname?

Space City

What is varied about Houston's population?

ethnic and religious backgrounds

What city is the most diverse in Texas?

Houston

What city doesn't have more Fortune 500 headquarters than Houston?

I'm not sure.

What part of Houston ranks last in the U.S. in international tonnage?

I'm not sure.

What is Texas's nickname?

I'm not sure.

What isn't varied about Houston's population?

I'm not sure.

What city is the least diverse in Texas?

I'm not sure.


Houston has mild winters in contrast to most areas of the United States. In January, the normal mean temperature at Intercontinental Airport is 53.1 °F (11.7 °C), while that station has an average of 13 days with a low at or below freezing. Snowfall is rare. Recent snow events in Houston include a storm on December 24, 2004 when one inch (2.5 cm) of snow accumulated in parts of the metro area. Falls of at least one inch on both December 10, 2008 and December 4, 2009 marked the first time measurable snowfall had occurred in two consecutive years in the city's recorded history. The coldest temperature officially recorded in Houston was 5 °F (−15 °C) on January 18, 1940. Houston has historically received an ample amount of rainfall, averaging about 49.8 in (1,260 mm) annually per 1981–2010 normals. Localized flooding often occurs, owing to the extremely flat topography and widespread typical clay-silt prairie soils, which do not drain quickly.

What kind of winter weather does Houston have?

mild winters

What is the usual mean temperature in Houston?

53.1 °F

What type of weather is a rarity in Houston?

Snowfall

When was the coldest reported temperature in Houston?

January 18, 1940

How much rain does Houston usually get per year?

49.8 in

What kind of summer weather does Houston have?

I'm not sure.

What is the usual mean temperature in Texas?

I'm not sure.

What type of weather is common in Houston?

I'm not sure.

When was the warmest reported temperature in Houston?

I'm not sure.

How many tornadoes does Houston usually get per year?

I'm not sure.


The University of Houston System's annual impact on the Houston area's economy equates to that of a major corporation: $1.1 billion in new funds attracted annually to the Houston area, $3.13 billion in total economic benefit and 24,000 local jobs generated. This is in addition to the 12,500 new graduates the U.H. System produces every year who enter the workforce in Houston and throughout the state of Texas. These degree-holders tend to stay in Houston. After five years, 80.5% of graduates are still living and working in the region.

How much money does the University of Houston attract to Houston a year?

$1.1 billion

How many local jobs are produced by the University of Houston?

How many student graduate from the University of Houston per year?

Where do most university graduates stay after acquiring a degree?

in Houston

Even after five years, how many graduates remain in Houston?

How much money does the University of Texas attract to Texas a year?

I'm not sure.

How many local jobs are produced by the University of Texas?

I'm not sure.

How many student graduate from the University of Texas per year?

I'm not sure.

Where do most university graduates go to after acquiring a degree?

I'm not sure.

Even after five years, how many graduates remain in Texas?

I'm not sure.


Houston was founded in 1836 on land near the banks of Buffalo Bayou (now known as Allen's Landing) and incorporated as a city on June 5, 1837. The city was named after former General Sam Houston, who was president of the Republic of Texas and had commanded and won at the Battle of San Jacinto 25 miles (40 km) east of where the city was established. The burgeoning port and railroad industry, combined with oil discovery in 1901, has induced continual surges in the city's population. In the mid-twentieth century, Houston became the home of the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the Mission Control Center is located.

When was Houston founded?

Where is Allen's Landing?

Buffalo Bayou

When was the City of Houston incorporated?

June 5, 1837

For whom was Houston named?

Sam Houston

For what battle was Sam Houston known as commander?

Battle of San Jacinto

Where is Fallan's Landing?

I'm not sure.

What used to be known as Allan's Landing

I'm not sure.

What happened in 1837?

I'm not sure.

When was the City of Houston unincorporated?

I'm not sure.


Located in the American South, Houston is a diverse city with a large and growing international community. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 1.1 million (21.4 percent) residents who were born outside the United States, with nearly two-thirds of the area's foreign-born population from south of the United States–Mexico border. Additionally, more than one in five foreign-born residents are from Asia. The city is home to the nation's third-largest concentration of consular offices, representing 86 countries.

In what part of the United States is Houston located?

South

What part of the Houston population is growing?

international community

How many of the people who live in Houston were foreign born?

1.1 million

What percentage of Houston's foreign born population is from south of the U.S.-Mexican border?

two-thirds

How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia?

one in five

In what part of the United States is Texas located?

I'm not sure.

What part of the Texas population is growing?

I'm not sure.

How many of the people who live in Texas were foreign born?

I'm not sure.

What percentage of Houston's foreign born population is from north of the U.S.-Mexican border?

I'm not sure.

How many foreign born Houstonites are from Africa?

I'm not sure.


In 1900, after Galveston was struck by a devastating hurricane, efforts to make Houston into a viable deep-water port were accelerated. The following year, oil discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont prompted the development of the Texas petroleum industry. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt approved a $1 million improvement project for the Houston Ship Channel. By 1910 the city's population had reached 78,800, almost doubling from a decade before. African-Americans formed a large part of the city's population, numbering 23,929 people, or nearly one-third of the residents.

What event caused an increase in effort to promote the Houston port?

hurricane

Where was oil found that promoted the development of the oil industry in Houston?

Spindletop

Near what Texas city is the Spindletop oil field located?

Beaumont

Who approved the improvement project for the Houston ship channel?

President Theodore Roosevelt

In what year did Houston's population reach 78,000?

What event caused an decrease in effort to promote the Houston port?

I'm not sure.

Where was oil found that promoted the development of the cotton industry in Houston?

I'm not sure.

Near what Oklahoma city is the Spindletop oil field located?

I'm not sure.

Who rejected the improvement project for the Houston ship channel?

I'm not sure.

In what year did Houston's population reach 98,000?

I'm not sure.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 656.3 square miles (1,700 km2); this comprises 634.0 square miles (1,642 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) of water. The Piney Woods is north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie which resembles the Deep South, and are all still visible in surrounding areas. Flatness of the local terrain, when combined with urban sprawl, has made flooding a recurring problem for the city. Downtown stands about 50 feet (15 m) above sea level, and the highest point in far northwest Houston is about 125 feet (38 m) in elevation. The city once relied on groundwater for its needs, but land subsidence forced the city to turn to ground-level water sources such as Lake Houston, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. The city owns surface water rights for 1.20 billion gallons of water a day in addition to 150 million gallons a day worth of groundwater.

What is the square mile area of Houston?

656.3 square miles

How much of Houston's total area is water?

22.3 square miles

In what topography is Houston located?

gulf coastal plain

How is the vegetation of the area classified?

temperate grassland and forest

What kind of weather event is a recurring problem for Houston?

flooding

What is the square mile area of Texas?

I'm not sure.

How much of Houston's total area is farm?

I'm not sure.

In what topography is Texas located?

I'm not sure.

How is the oil of the area classified?

I'm not sure.

What kind of weather event is a not recurring problem for Houston?

I'm not sure.


During the summer months, it is common for temperatures to reach over 90 °F (32 °C), with an average of 106.5 days per year, including a majority from June to September, with a high of 90 °F or above and 4.6 days at or over 100 °F (38 °C). However, humidity usually yields a higher heat index. Summer mornings average over 90 percent relative humidity. Winds are often light in the summer and offer little relief, except in the far southeastern outskirts near the Gulf coast and Galveston. To cope with the strong humidity and heat, people use air conditioning in nearly every vehicle and building. In 1980, Houston was described as the "most air-conditioned place on earth". Officially, the hottest temperature ever recorded in Houston is 109 °F (43 °C), which was reached both on September 4, 2000 and August 28, 2011.

How many days per year are Houston temperatures over 90 degrees?

How many days a year do Houston temperatures average above 100 degrees?

What weather factor produces a higher heat index?

humidity

What weather factor provides little in heat relief in Houston?

Winds

What was the highest temperature recorded in Houston?

109 °F

How many days per year are Houston temperatures over 10 degrees?

I'm not sure.

How many days a year do Houston temperatures average above 50 degrees?

I'm not sure.

What weather factor produces a lower heat index?

I'm not sure.

What weather factor provides a lot of in heat relief in Houston?

I'm not sure.

What was the lowest temperature recorded in Houston?

I'm not sure.


Houston is considered to be a politically divided city whose balance of power often sways between Republicans and Democrats. Much of the city's wealthier areas vote Republican while the city's working class and minority areas vote Democratic. According to the 2005 Houston Area Survey, 68 percent of non-Hispanic whites in Harris County are declared or favor Republicans while 89 percent of non-Hispanic blacks in the area are declared or favor Democrats. About 62 percent Hispanics (of any race) in the area are declared or favor Democrats. The city has often been known to be the most politically diverse city in Texas, a state known for being generally conservative. As a result, the city is often a contested area in statewide elections. In 2009, Houston became the first US city with a population over 1 million citizens to elect a gay mayor, by electing Annise Parker.

What is the political climate of Houston?

divided

Who in Houston tends to vote Republican?

wealthier areas

How do the working and minority areas vote in Houston?

Democratic

What percent of Hispanics vote Democrat?

62 percent

What percent of non-Hispanic whites vote Republican?

68 percent

What is the political climate of Texas?

I'm not sure.


According to the 2010 Census, whites made up 51% of Houston's population; 26% of the total population were non-Hispanic whites. Blacks or African Americans made up 25% of Houston's population. American Indians made up 0.7% of the population. Asians made up 6% (1.7% Vietnamese, 1.3% Chinese, 1.3% Indian, 0.9% Pakistani, 0.4% Filipino, 0.3% Korean, 0.1% Japanese), while Pacific Islanders made up 0.1%. Individuals from some other race made up 15.2% of the city's population, of which 0.2% were non-Hispanic. Individuals from two or more races made up 3.3% of the city. At the 2000 Census, there were 1,953,631 people and the population density was 3,371.7 people per square mile (1,301.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.3% White, 25.3% African American, 5.3% Asian, 0.7% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.5% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. In addition, Hispanics made up 37.4% of Houston's population while non-Hispanic whites made up 30.8%, down from 62.4% in 1970.

How much of Houston's population is white?

What percentage of Houston's population is African-American?

What group makes up 6 % of Houston's population?

Asians

According to the 2000 census, what is the population of Houston?

What was the percentage of whites in 1970?

How much of Texas's population is white?

I'm not sure.

What percentage of Texas's population is African-American?

I'm not sure.

What group makes up 6 % of Texas's population?

I'm not sure.

According to the 2000 census, what is the population of Texas?

I'm not sure.

What was the percentage of whites in 1900?

I'm not sure.


The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2012 was $489 billion, making it the fourth-largest of any metropolitan area in the United States and larger than Austria's, Venezuela's, or South Africa's GDP. Only 26 countries other than the United States have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's regional gross area product (GAP). In 2010, mining (which consists almost entirely of exploration and production of oil and gas in Houston) accounted for 26.3% of Houston's GAP up sharply in response to high energy prices and a decreased worldwide surplus of oil production capacity, followed by engineering services, health services, and manufacturing.

What was Houston's gross domestic product in 2012?

$489 billion

Where in the rankings does Houston's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas?

fourth-largest

How many other countries have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's?

How much did oil and gas exploration and production make up Houston's gross product?

Under what category does oil and gas exploration fall?

mining

What was Houston's gross domestic product in 2001?

I'm not sure.

Where in the rankings does Texas's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas?

I'm not sure.

ow many other countries have a gross domestic product exceeding Texas's?

I'm not sure.

How much did oil and gas exploration and production make up Texas's gross product?

I'm not sure.

Under what category does ocean exploration fall?

I'm not sure.


The Baylor College of Medicine has annually been considered within the top ten medical schools in the nation; likewise, the MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as one of the top two U.S. hospitals specializing in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report since 1990. The Menninger Clinic, a renowned psychiatric treatment center, is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital System. With hospital locations nationwide and headquarters in Houston, the Triumph Healthcare hospital system is the third largest long term acute care provider nationally.

What Houston medical school ranks in the top ten U.S. medical schools?

Baylor College of Medicine

How does MD Anderson Cancer Center rank in US hospitals dealing with cancer care?

one of the top two

What type of treatments does the Menninger Clinic offer?

psychiatric

What is the third largest acute care center in the U.S.?

Triumph Healthcare

Where is the Triumph Healthcare hospital headquartered?

Houston

What Houston medical school ranks in the top ten UK medical schools?

I'm not sure.

How does MD Anderson Cancer Center rank in UK hospitals dealing with cancer care?

I'm not sure.

What type of treatments does the Menninger Clinic never offer?

I'm not sure.

What is the fourth largest acute care center in the U.S.?

I'm not sure.


In 2013, Houston was identified as the #1 U.S. city for job creation by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics after it was not only the first major city to regain all the jobs lost in the preceding economic downturn, but after the crash, more than two jobs were added for every one lost. Economist and vice president of research at the Greater Houston Partnership Patrick Jankowski attributed Houston's success to the ability of the region's real estate and energy industries to learn from historical mistakes. Furthermore, Jankowski stated that "more than 100 foreign-owned companies relocated, expanded or started new businesses in Houston" between 2008 and 2010, and this openness to external business boosted job creation during a period when domestic demand was problematically low. Also in 2013, Houston again appeared on Forbes' list of Best Places for Business and Careers.

Where did Houston rank for job creation in 2013?

What was Houston the first city to do regain after the recession caused job loss?

jobs lost

How many jobs did Houston add for every one lost?

two

How many foreign companies relocated to Houston?

more than 100

On what Forbes list did Houston appear in 2013?

Best Places for Business and Careers

Where did Houston rank for job creation in 2003?

I'm not sure.

What was Houston the first city to do regain after the recession caused job boom?

I'm not sure.

How many jobs did Texas add for every one lost?

I'm not sure.

How many foreign companies relocated to Texas?

I'm not sure.

On what Forbes list did Houston appear in 2003?

I'm not sure.


Three community college districts exist with campuses in and around Houston. The Houston Community College System serves most of Houston. The northwestern through northeastern parts of the city are served by various campuses of the Lone Star College System, while the southeastern portion of Houston is served by San Jacinto College, and a northeastern portion is served by Lee College. The Houston Community College and Lone Star College systems are within the 10 largest institutions of higher learning in the United States.

How many community colleges serve Houston?

Three

How are the Houston Community College and Lone Star College systems ranked among educational facilities?

within the 10 largest

What college system serves most of Houston?

Houston Community College System

Which community college system serves the northwestern and northeastern areas?

Lone Star College System

What part of Houston does San Jacinto College serve?

southeastern

How many community colleges serve Texas?

I'm not sure.

How are the Texas Community College and Lone Star College systems ranked among educational facilities?

I'm not sure.

What college system serves most of Texas?

I'm not sure.

Which community college system serves the southwestern and southeastern areas?

I'm not sure.

What part of Texas does San Jacinto College serve?

I'm not sure.


METRO began light rail service on January 1, 2004, with the inaugural track ("Red Line") running about 8 miles (13 km) from the University of Houston–Downtown (UHD), which traverses through the Texas Medical Center and terminates at NRG Park. METRO is currently in the design phase of a 10-year expansion plan that will add five more lines. and expand the current Red Line. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service three times a week to Houston via the Sunset Limited (Los Angeles–New Orleans), which stops at a train station on the north side of the downtown area. The station saw 14,891 boardings and alightings in fiscal year 2008. In 2012, there was a 25 percent increase in ridership to 20,327 passengers embarking from the Houston Amtrak station.

When did Houston start using light rail lines?

January 1, 2004

How long was the first light rail line in Houston?

about 8 miles

Where did the Red Line rail track terminate?

NRG Park

How many new rail lines are planned for the future in Houston light rail?

five

How many passengers used Amtrak to embark at Houston?

When did Texas start using light rail lines?

I'm not sure.

How wide was the first light rail line in Houston?

I'm not sure.

Where did the Blue Line rail track terminate?

I'm not sure.

How many new rail lines are planned for the future in Texas light rail?

I'm not sure.

How many passengers used Amtrak to embark at Texas?

I'm not sure.


The second-largest commercial airport is William P. Hobby Airport (named Houston International Airport until 1967) which operates primarily short- to medium-haul domestic flights. However, in 2015 Southwest Airlines launched service from a new international terminal at Hobby airport to several destinations in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. These were the first international flights flown from Hobby since 1969. Houston's aviation history is showcased in the 1940 Air Terminal Museum located in the old terminal building on the west side of the airport. Hobby Airport has been recognized with two awards for being one of the top five performing airports in the world and for customer service by Airports Council International.

What is the second airport that serves Houston?

William P. Hobby Airport

What was the earlier name of Hobby Airport?

Houston International Airport

When was Houston International Airport renamed to Hobby Airport?

Which airline now offers international flights from Hobby Airport?

Southwest Airlines

For what is Hobby Airport ranked in the top five performing airports?

customer service

What is the second airport that serves Texas?

I'm not sure.

What was the last name of Hobby Airport?

I'm not sure.

When was Texas International Airport renamed to Hobby Airport?

I'm not sure.

Which airline never offered international flights from Hobby Airport?

I'm not sure.

For what is Hobby Airport ranked in the top six performing airports?

I'm not sure.


The Houston area has over 150 active faults (estimated to be 300 active faults) with an aggregate length of up to 310 miles (500 km), including the Long Point–Eureka Heights fault system which runs through the center of the city. There have been no significant historically recorded earthquakes in Houston, but researchers do not discount the possibility of such quakes having occurred in the deeper past, nor occurring in the future. Land in some areas southeast of Houston is sinking because water has been pumped out of the ground for many years. It may be associated with slip along the faults; however, the slippage is slow and not considered an earthquake, where stationary faults must slip suddenly enough to create seismic waves. These faults also tend to move at a smooth rate in what is termed "fault creep", which further reduces the risk of an earthquake.

How many estimated active faults does Houston have?

What is the total length of the Houston faults?

310 miles

Which of the geologic faults run through the center of Houston?

Long Point–Eureka Heights

What geological feature has been removed underground to cause sinking in areas of southeast Houston?

water

What is a slow smooth rate of movement of faults called?

fault creep

How many estimated unactive faults does Houston have?

I'm not sure.

What is the total width of the Houston faults?

I'm not sure.

Which of the geologic faults run through the center of Texas?

I'm not sure.

What geological feature has been placed underground to cause sinking in areas of southeast Houston?

I'm not sure.

What is a fast smooth rate of movement of faults called?

I'm not sure.


Houston was incorporated in 1837 under the ward system of representation. The ward designation is the progenitor of the eleven current-day geographically oriented Houston City Council districts. Locations in Houston are generally classified as either being inside or outside the Interstate 610 Loop. The inside encompasses the central business district and many residential neighborhoods that predate World War II. More recently, high-density residential areas have been developed within the loop. The city's outlying areas, suburbs and enclaves are located outside of the loop. Beltway 8 encircles the city another 5 miles (8.0 km) farther out.

What system of incorporation was used in 1837 by Houston?

ward system

What is the present day system being used by Houston for representation?

Houston City Council districts

What highway is used to designate locations in Houston?

Interstate 610 Loop

Beside older pre-World War II residences, what is found inside the Loop?

central business district

What highway circles the outer areas of Houston?

Beltway 8

What system of incorporation was used in 1937 by Houston?

I'm not sure.

What is the present day system being used by Texas for representation?

I'm not sure.

What highway is used to designate locations in Texas?

I'm not sure.

Beside older pre-Civil war residences, what is found inside the Loop?

I'm not sure.

What highway circles the outer areas of Texas?

I'm not sure.


Centered on Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road, the Uptown District boomed during the 1970s and early 1980s when a collection of mid-rise office buildings, hotels, and retail developments appeared along Interstate 610 west. Uptown became one of the most prominent instances of an edge city. The tallest building in Uptown is the 64-floor, 901-foot (275 m)-tall, Philip Johnson and John Burgee designed landmark Williams Tower (known as the Transco Tower until 1999). At the time of construction, it was believed to be the world's tallest skyscraper outside of a central business district. The new 20-story Skanska building and BBVA Compass Plaza are the newest office buildings built in Uptown after 30 years. The Uptown District is also home to buildings designed by noted architects I. M. Pei, César Pelli, and Philip Johnson. In the late 1990s and early 2000s decade, there was a mini-boom of mid-rise and high-rise residential tower construction, with several over 30 stories tall. Since 2000 more than 30 high-rise buildings have gone up in Houston; all told, 72 high-rises tower over the city, which adds up to about 8,300 units. In 2002, Uptown had more than 23 million square feet (2,100,000 m²) of office space with 16 million square feet (1,500,000 m²) of Class A office space.

What area is located at Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer Road?

Uptown District

When did the Uptown district expand?

1970s and early 1980s

What is the tallest building in Uptown Houston?

Williams Tower

How many square feet of office space did Houston have in Uptown in 2002?

23 million

Until 1999 what was the Williams Tower known as?

Transco Tower

What area is located at Post Oak Street and Westheimer Avenue?

I'm not sure.

When did the Texas expand?

I'm not sure.

What is the tallest building in Texas?

I'm not sure.

How many square feet of office space did Texas have in 2003?

I'm not sure.

Until 1909 what was the Williams Tower known as?

I'm not sure.


Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry—particularly for oil and natural gas—as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Renewable energy sources—wind and solar—are also growing economic bases in the city. The Houston Ship Channel is also a large part of Houston's economic base. Because of these strengths, Houston is designated as a global city by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network and global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. The Houston area is the top U.S. market for exports, surpassing New York City in 2013, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. In 2012, the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land area recorded $110.3 billion in merchandise exports. Petroleum products, chemicals, and oil and gas extraction equipment accounted for approximately two-thirds of the metropolitan area's exports last year. The Top 3 destinations for exports were Mexico, Canada, and Brazil.

Besides oil and gas, what is Houston known for?

biomedical research and aeronautics

What other industry is a large part of Houston's economy?

Houston Ship Channel

What designation does the Globalization and World Cities Study Group give Houston?

global city

In what did Houston pass New York City in 2013?

market for exports

How much in dollars did the Houston area export in 2012?

$110.3 billion

Besides oil and gas, what is Texas known for?

I'm not sure.

What other industry is a large part of Texas economy?

I'm not sure.

What designation does the Globalization and World Cities Study Group give Texas?

I'm not sure.

In what did Houston pass New York City in 2003?

I'm not sure.

How much in dollars did the Texas area export in 2012?

I'm not sure.


In 2008, Houston received top ranking on Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Cities of 2008 list, which ranks cities on their local economy, employment opportunities, reasonable living costs, and quality of life. The city ranked fourth for highest increase in the local technological innovation over the preceding 15 years, according to Forbes magazine. In the same year, the city ranked second on the annual Fortune 500 list of company headquarters, first for Forbes magazine's Best Cities for College Graduates, and first on their list of Best Cities to Buy a Home. In 2010, the city was rated the best city for shopping, according to Forbes.

How did Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Cities rate Houston?

top ranking

When did Houston receive a ranking in the top of Kiplinger's Best cities list?

Where did Forbes magazine place Houston for technological innovation?

fourth

Where did Houston place for Fortune 500 companies?

second

When was Houston ranked the best city for shopping?

How did Kiplinger's Personal Finance Best Cities rate Texas?

I'm not sure.

When did Texas receive a ranking in the top of Kiplinger's Best cities list?

I'm not sure.

Where did Forbes magazine place Texas for technological innovation?

I'm not sure.

Where did Texas place for Fortune 500 companies?

I'm not sure.

When was Texas ranked the best city for shopping?

I'm not sure.


Houston has sports teams for every major professional league except the National Hockey League (NHL). The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion team formed in 1962 (known as the "Colt .45s" until 1965) that made one World Series appearance in 2005. The Houston Rockets are a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in the city since 1971. They have won two NBA Championships: in 1994 and 1995 under star players Hakeem Olajuwon, Otis Thorpe, Clyde Drexler, Vernon Maxwell, and Kenny Smith. The Houston Texans are a National Football League (NFL) expansion team formed in 2002. The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise that has been based in Houston since 2006 after they won two MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007. The Houston Dash play in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The Scrap Yard Dawgs, a women's pro softball team, is expected to play in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) from 2016.

For which sports team category does Houston not have a team ?

National Hockey League

When were the Houston Astros formed?

Until 1965 what were the Houston Astros called?

Colt .45s

When were the Houston Astros in the World Series?

Since what year have the Houston Rockets been a Houston team?

For which sports team category does Texas not have a team?

I'm not sure.

When were the Houston Astros dissolved?

I'm not sure.

Until 1935 what were the Houston Astros called?

I'm not sure.

When did the the Houston Astros miss going to the World Series?

I'm not sure.

Since what year have the Texas Rockets been a Texas team?

I'm not sure.


The original city council line-up of 14 members (nine district-based and five at-large positions) was based on a U.S. Justice Department mandate which took effect in 1979. At-large council members represent the entire city. Under the city charter, once the population in the city limits exceeded 2.1 million residents, two additional districts were to be added. The city of Houston's official 2010 census count was 600 shy of the required number; however, as the city was expected to grow beyond 2.1 million shortly thereafter, the two additional districts were added for, and the positions filled during, the August 2011 elections.

How many members did the original Houston city council have?

How many at-large positions were there originally?

five

What areas do at-large council members represent?

entire city

What population figure needs to be passed to add at large council members?

2.1 million

How many at-large council members were added in the 2011 elections?

two

How many members did the original Texas city council have?

I'm not sure.

How many at-small positions were there originally?

I'm not sure.

What areas do at-small council members represent?

I'm not sure.

What population figure needs to be passed to add at small council members?

I'm not sure.

How many at-large council members were added in the 2001 elections?

I'm not sure.


Four separate and distinct state universities are located in Houston. The University of Houston is a nationally recognized Tier One research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. The third-largest university in Texas, the University of Houston has nearly 40,000 students on its 667-acre campus in southeast Houston. The University of Houston–Clear Lake and the University of Houston–Downtown are stand-alone universities; they are not branch campuses of the University of Houston. Located in the historic community of Third Ward is Texas Southern University, one of the largest historically black colleges and universities in the United States.

How many separate universities does Houston have?

Four

How many students does the University of Houston have?

Where in Houston is the University of Houston campus located?

southeast

What university is located in Houston'd third ward?

Texas Southern University

What kind of college is Texas Southern University?

largest historically black

How many separate universities does Texas have?

I'm not sure.

How many students does the University of Texas have?

I'm not sure.

Where in Texas is the University of Houston campus located?

I'm not sure.

What university is located in Houston'd fourth ward?

I'm not sure.

What kind of college is Texas Northern University?

I'm not sure.


Houston is served by the Houston Chronicle, its only major daily newspaper with wide distribution. The Hearst Corporation, which owns and operates the Houston Chronicle, bought the assets of the Houston Post—its long-time rival and main competition—when Houston Post ceased operations in 1995. The Houston Post was owned by the family of former Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby of Houston. The only other major publication to serve the city is the Houston Press—a free alternative weekly with a weekly readership of more than 300,000.

What is Houston's major newspaper?

Houston Chronicle

Who owns the Houston Chronicle?

Hearst Corporation

When did Chronicle rival newspaper, the Houston Post, cease operations?

Whose family owned the Houston Post?

Bill Hobby

What is the other newspaper that serves Houston?

Houston Press

What is Texas's major newspaper?

I'm not sure.

Who owns the Texas Chronicle?

I'm not sure.

When did Chronicle rival newspaper, the Houston Post, begin operations?

I'm not sure.

Whose family owned the Texas Post?

I'm not sure.

What is the other newspaper that serves Texas?

I'm not sure.


Houston's highway system has a hub-and-spoke freeway structure serviced by multiple loops. The innermost loop is Interstate 610, which encircles downtown, the medical center, and many core neighborhoods with around a 8-mile (13 km) diameter. Beltway 8 and its freeway core, the Sam Houston Tollway, form the middle loop at a diameter of roughly 23 miles (37 km). A proposed highway project, State Highway 99 (Grand Parkway), will form a third loop outside of Houston, totaling 180 miles in length and making an almost-complete circumference, with the exception of crossing the ship channel. As of June 2014, two of eleven segments of State Highway 99 have been completed to the west of Houston, and three northern segments, totaling 38 miles, are actively under construction and scheduled to open to traffic late in 2015. In addition to the Sam Houston Tollway loop mentioned above, the Harris County Toll Road Authority currently operates four spoke tollways: The Katy Managed Lanes of Interstate 10, the Hardy Toll Road, the Westpark Tollway, and the Fort Bend Parkway Extension. Other spoke roads either planned or under construction include Crosby Freeway, and the future Alvin Freeway.

What is the type of freeway system that serves Houston?

hub-and-spoke

What encircles the downtown area of Houston?

Interstate 610

What is the diameter of the downtown area?

What part of the freeway system is Beltway 8?

middle loop

What is the diameter of the center of Beltway 8?

23 miles

What is the type of freeway system that serves Texas?

I'm not sure.

What encircles the downtown area of Texas?

I'm not sure.

What is the diameter of the uptown area?

I'm not sure.

What part of the freeway system is Beltway 1?

I'm not sure.


The primary city airport is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the tenth-busiest in the United States for total passengers, and twenty eighth-busiest worldwide. Bush Intercontinental currently ranks fourth in the United States for non-stop domestic and international service with 182 destinations. In 2006, the United States Department of Transportation named IAH the fastest-growing of the top ten airports in the United States. The Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center stands on the George Bush Intercontinental Airport grounds.

How does Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport rank for number of passengers?

tenth-busiest

How many destinations does George Bush Intercontinental Airport serve?

When did the U.S. Department of Transportation name IAH as fastest growing of U.S. airports?

Where is the Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center located?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

What is Houston's primary airport?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How does Texas's George Bush Intercontinental Airport rank for number of passengers?

I'm not sure.

How many destinations does Bill Clinton Intercontinental Airport serve?

I'm not sure.

When did the U.S. Department of Transportation name IAH as fastest growing of UK airports?

I'm not sure.

Where is the Texas Air Route Traffic Control Center located?

I'm not sure.


In the Roman era, copper was principally mined on Cyprus, the origin of the name of the metal from aes сyprium (metal of Cyprus), later corrupted to сuprum, from which the words copper (English), cuivre (French), Koper (Dutch) and Kupfer (German) are all derived. Its compounds are commonly encountered as copper(II) salts, which often impart blue or green colors to minerals such as azurite, malachite and turquoise and have been widely used historically as pigments. Architectural structures built with copper corrode to give green verdigris (or patina). Decorative art prominently features copper, both by itself and in the form of pigments.

Where was copper mostly mined at in the Roman era?

Cyprus

What term does the name copper originate from?

сuprum

What componds are common in copper?

copper(II) salts

What is one color common in copper salts?

blue

What is the name of the color pigment on building structures that are made using copper.

green verdigris

Where was copper glowing at in the Roman era?

I'm not sure.

What compounds are radioactive in copper?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the color pigment on water that is made using copper?

I'm not sure.

What term means that copper is an imaginary substance?

I'm not sure.

What color is most rare in copper salts?

I'm not sure.


Copper occurs naturally as native copper and was known to some of the oldest civilizations on record. It has a history of use that is at least 10,000 years old, and estimates of its discovery place it at 9000 BC in the Middle East; a copper pendant was found in northern Iraq that dates to 8700 BC. There is evidence that gold and meteoric iron (but not iron smelting) were the only metals used by humans before copper. The history of copper metallurgy is thought to have followed the following sequence: 1) cold working of native copper, 2) annealing, 3) smelting, and 4) the lost wax method. In southeastern Anatolia, all four of these metallurgical techniques appears more or less simultaneously at the beginning of the Neolithic c. 7500 BC. However, just as agriculture was independently invented in several parts of the world, copper smelting was invented locally in several different places. It was probably discovered independently in China before 2800 BC, in Central America perhaps around 600 AD, and in West Africa about the 9th or 10th century AD. Investment casting was invented in 4500–4000 BC in Southeast Asia and carbon dating has established mining at Alderley Edge in Cheshire, UK at 2280 to 1890 BC. Ötzi the Iceman, a male dated from 3300–3200 BC, was found with an axe with a copper head 99.7% pure; high levels of arsenic in his hair suggest his involvement in copper smelting. Experience with copper has assisted the development of other metals; in particular, copper smelting led to the discovery of iron smelting. Production in the Old Copper Complex in Michigan and Wisconsin is dated between 6000 and 3000 BC. Natural bronze, a type of copper made from ores rich in silicon, arsenic, and (rarely) tin, came into general use in the Balkans around 5500 BC.[citation needed]

When was copper first known to have been used?

9000 BC

In what area is the first recorded use of copper?

Middle East

When was copper thought to have been discovered in China?

2800 BC

Copper smelting resulted in the development of what other metal smelting?

iron smelting

When did Natural bronze start to be used by the general public?

5500 BC

When was copper last known to have been used?

I'm not sure.

What area is the only recorded use of copper?

I'm not sure.

When was copper thought to have been discovered in Japan?

I'm not sure.

When did natural bronze stop being used by the general public?

I'm not sure.

What type of material can't be produced?

I'm not sure.


The gates of the Temple of Jerusalem used Corinthian bronze made by depletion gilding. It was most prevalent in Alexandria, where alchemy is thought to have begun. In ancient India, copper was used in the holistic medical science Ayurveda for surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Ancient Egyptians (~2400 BC) used copper for sterilizing wounds and drinking water, and later on for headaches, burns, and itching. The Baghdad Battery, with copper cylinders soldered to lead, dates back to 248 BC to AD 226 and resembles a galvanic cell, leading people to believe this was the first battery; the claim has not been verified.

What material were the gates of the Temple of Jerusalem made from?

Corinthian bronze

How is Corinthian bronze made?

depletion gilding

Where do archeologists believe that alchemy was first practiced?

Alexandria

What metal was used to make surgical equipment in ancient India?

copper

What is the name of the battery that was developed using copper in 248 BC?

Baghdad Battery

What material were the gates of the Temple of Jermaine made from?

I'm not sure.

How is Corinthian bronze destroyed?

I'm not sure.

Where do archaeologists believe that alchemy was last practiced?

I'm not sure.

What metal was used to make surgical equipment in ancient Atlantis?

I'm not sure.

What is the name of the battery that was developed using copper in 168 BC?

I'm not sure.