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570a03776d058f1900182c69 | What event caused 2.5 million people to evacuate through Houston? | Hurricane Rita | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 l... |
570a03776d058f1900182c6a | The evacuation of the Gulf coast before Hurricane Rita was what type of evacuation? | largest urban evacuation | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 l... |
570a03776d058f1900182c6b | When did Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area? | September 2008 | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 l... |
570a03776d058f1900182c6c | Fearing traffic problems, how many people refused to leave Galveston before Hurricane Ike? | forty percent | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 l... |
570a059c6d058f1900182c72 | What is the largest city in the U.S. without formal zoning? | Houston | [
"Houston\n\nThough 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 requi... |
570a059c6d058f1900182c73 | Besides parking requirements, what land use regulations does Houston have? | mandatory lot size | [
"Houston\n\nThough 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 requi... |
570a059c6d058f1900182c74 | What is Houston's land use policies credited with producing? | affordable housing | [
"Houston\n\nThough 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 requi... |
570a059c6d058f1900182c75 | What serious situation of 2008 was Houston spared? | real estate crisis | [
"Houston\n\nThough 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 requi... |
570a059c6d058f1900182c76 | How many building permits were issued in 2008 in Houston? | 42,697 | [
"Houston\n\nThough 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 requi... |
570a07104103511400d5950a | Of what is Houston a center? | oilfield equipment | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 plac... |
570a07104103511400d5950b | What has the Houston ship channel served to promote into success? | petrochemical complex | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 plac... |
570a07104103511400d5950c | Where does the Port of Houston rank in international commerce? | first | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 plac... |
570a07104103511400d5950d | Where does Houston rate in the size ranking of world ports? | tenth | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 plac... |
570a07104103511400d5950e | What lines begin or end in Houston? | pipelines | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 plac... |
570a09306d058f1900182c7c | What area of Houston hosts performing arts? | Houston Theater District | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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, residen... |
570a09306d058f1900182c7d | Of what is Houston second in performing arts? | theater seats | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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, residen... |
570a09306d058f1900182c7e | To what type of arts is Houston home? | major performing arts | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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, residen... |
570a09306d058f1900182c7f | To what group is Jones Hall home? | Houston Symphony Orchestra | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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, residen... |
570a09306d058f1900182c80 | Besides Jones Hall, what other organization is housed in the Theater District? | Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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, residen... |
570a0ae36d058f1900182c86 | How much area of downtown Houston does the Theater District cover? | 17-block area | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 B... |
570a0ae36d058f1900182c87 | What place produces live concerts, plays and comedy? | Bayou Music Center | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 B... |
570a0ae36d058f1900182c88 | Where is Space Center Houston? | Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 B... |
570a0ae36d058f1900182c89 | What tourist offerings does the Space Center have? | interactive exhibits | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 B... |
570a0ae36d058f1900182c8a | What is the Galleria the largest of in Texas? | shopping mall | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 B... |
570a7fd14103511400d5978c | What is the name of the stadium that hosts the Houston Astros? | Minute Maid Park | [
"Houston\n\nMinute 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 large... |
570a7fd14103511400d5978d | Where in Houston is the Toyota Center located? | downtown | [
"Houston\n\nMinute 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 large... |
570a7fd14103511400d5978e | What is the home of the Texans named? | NRG Stadium | [
"Houston\n\nMinute 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 large... |
570a7fd14103511400d5978f | Which stadium is located in east downtown in Houston? | BBVA Compass Stadium | [
"Houston\n\nMinute 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 large... |
570a7fd14103511400d59790 | What was the first indoor stadium in the world? | NRG Astrodome | [
"Houston\n\nMinute 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 large... |
570a811e4103511400d597a0 | What is Houston's one Catholic university? | The University of St. Thomas | [
"Houston\n\nSeveral 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... |
570a811e4103511400d597a1 | What famous research university is located in Houston? | Rice University | [
"Houston\n\nSeveral 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... |
570a811e4103511400d597a2 | What is the student enrollment of Rice University? | 6,000 | [
"Houston\n\nSeveral 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... |
570a811e4103511400d597a3 | When was Houston Baptist University founded? | 1960 | [
"Houston\n\nSeveral 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... |
570a811e4103511400d597a4 | What area in Houston is the home of the Houston Baptist University? | Sharpstown | [
"Houston\n\nSeveral 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... |
570a826e6d058f1900182eea | Where in Houston is the world's largest grouping of healthcare institutions? | Texas Medical Center | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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, edu... |
570a826e6d058f1900182eeb | How many non profit organizations are members of the Medical Center? | 49 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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, edu... |
570a826e6d058f1900182eec | How many people are employed in the Texas Medical Center? | 73,600 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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, edu... |
570a826e6d058f1900182eed | How many hospitals belong to the Medical Center group of organizations? | 13 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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, edu... |
570a826e6d058f1900182eee | What is the name of the first air emergency service? | Life Flight | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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, edu... |
570a83e04103511400d597e4 | Until 2010, which airline made Houston its headquarters? | Continental Airlines | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 oper... |
570a83e04103511400d597e5 | Where is United Airlines' largest air hub? | Bush Intercontinental | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 oper... |
570a83e04103511400d597e6 | With which airline did Continental Airlines merge? | United Airlines | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 oper... |
570a83e04103511400d597e7 | How many daily flights did United Airlines offer from Houston? | 700 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 oper... |
570a83e04103511400d597e8 | In what year was Bush Intercontinental named a model by U.S. Customs? | 2007 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 oper... |
570a85a06d058f1900182f2c | What city has more Fortune 500 headquarters than Houston? | New York City | [
"Houston\n\nHouston'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 U... |
570a85a06d058f1900182f2d | What part of Houston ranks first in the U.S. in international tonnage? | Port of Houston | [
"Houston\n\nHouston'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 U... |
570a85a06d058f1900182f2e | What is Houston's nickname? | Space City | [
"Houston\n\nHouston'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 U... |
570a85a06d058f1900182f2f | What is varied about Houston's population? | ethnic and religious backgrounds | [
"Houston\n\nHouston'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 U... |
570a85a06d058f1900182f30 | What city is the most diverse in Texas? | Houston | [
"Houston\n\nHouston'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 U... |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f48 | What kind of winter weather does Houston have? | mild winters | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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... |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f49 | What is the usual mean temperature in Houston? | 53.1 °F | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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... |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4a | What type of weather is a rarity in Houston? | Snowfall | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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... |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4b | When was the coldest reported temperature in Houston? | January 18, 1940 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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... |
570a86fe6d058f1900182f4c | How much rain does Houston usually get per year? | 49.8 in | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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... |
570a88724103511400d59818 | How much money does the University of Houston attract to Houston a year? | $1.1 billion | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 graduate... |
570a88724103511400d59819 | How many local jobs are produced by the University of Houston? | 24,000 | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 graduate... |
570a88724103511400d5981a | How many student graduate from the University of Houston per year? | 12,500 | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 graduate... |
570a88724103511400d5981b | Where do most university graduates stay after acquiring a degree? | in Houston | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 graduate... |
570a88724103511400d5981c | Even after five years, how many graduates remain in Houston? | 80.5% | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 graduate... |
570a898d4103511400d59834 | When was Houston founded? | 1836 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 (... |
570a898d4103511400d59835 | Where is Allen's Landing? | Buffalo Bayou | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 (... |
570a898d4103511400d59836 | When was the City of Houston incorporated? | June 5, 1837 | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 (... |
570a898d4103511400d59837 | For whom was Houston named? | Sam Houston | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 (... |
570a898d4103511400d59838 | For what battle was Sam Houston known as commander? | Battle of San Jacinto | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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 (... |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f7e | In what part of the United States is Houston located? | South | [
"Houston\n\nLocated 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 o... |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f7f | What part of the Houston population is growing? | international community | [
"Houston\n\nLocated 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 o... |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f80 | How many of the people who live in Houston were foreign born? | 1.1 million | [
"Houston\n\nLocated 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 o... |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f81 | What percentage of Houston's foreign born population is from south of the U.S.-Mexican border? | two-thirds | [
"Houston\n\nLocated 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 o... |
570a8adb6d058f1900182f82 | How many foreign born Houstonites are from Asia? | one in five | [
"Houston\n\nLocated 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 o... |
570a8c674103511400d59848 | What event caused an increase in effort to promote the Houston port? | hurricane | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 Roose... |
570a8c674103511400d59849 | Where was oil found that promoted the development of the oil industry in Houston? | Spindletop | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 Roose... |
570a8c674103511400d5984a | Near what Texas city is the Spindletop oil field located? | Beaumont | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 Roose... |
570a8c674103511400d5984b | Who approved the improvement project for the Houston ship channel? | President Theodore Roosevelt | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 Roose... |
570a8c674103511400d5984c | In what year did Houston's population reach 78,000? | 1910 | [
"Houston\n\nIn 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 Roose... |
570a946c6d058f1900182fc2 | What is the square mile area of Houston? | 656.3 square miles | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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 veg... |
570a946c6d058f1900182fc3 | How much of Houston's total area is water? | 22.3 square miles | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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 veg... |
570a946c6d058f1900182fc4 | In what topography is Houston located? | gulf coastal plain | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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 veg... |
570a946c6d058f1900182fc5 | How is the vegetation of the area classified? | temperate grassland and forest | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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 veg... |
570a946c6d058f1900182fc6 | What kind of weather event is a recurring problem for Houston? | flooding | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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 veg... |
570a95c96d058f1900182fcc | How many days per year are Houston temperatures over 90 degrees? | 106.5 | [
"Houston\n\nDuring 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 mor... |
570a95c96d058f1900182fcd | How many days a year do Houston temperatures average above 100 degrees? | 4.6 | [
"Houston\n\nDuring 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 mor... |
570a95c96d058f1900182fce | What weather factor produces a higher heat index? | humidity | [
"Houston\n\nDuring 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 mor... |
570a95c96d058f1900182fcf | What weather factor provides little in heat relief in Houston? | Winds | [
"Houston\n\nDuring 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 mor... |
570a95c96d058f1900182fd0 | What was the highest temperature recorded in Houston? | 109 °F | [
"Houston\n\nDuring 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 mor... |
570a986c6d058f1900182fd6 | What is the political climate of Houston? | divided | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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-... |
570a986c6d058f1900182fd7 | Who in Houston tends to vote Republican? | wealthier areas | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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-... |
570a986c6d058f1900182fd8 | How do the working and minority areas vote in Houston? | Democratic | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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-... |
570a986c6d058f1900182fd9 | What percent of Hispanics vote Democrat? | 62 percent | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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-... |
570a986c6d058f1900182fda | What percent of non-Hispanic whites vote Republican? | 68 percent | [
"Houston\n\nHouston 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-... |
570a9a214103511400d59866 | How much of Houston's population is white? | 51% | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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,... |
570a9a214103511400d59867 | What percentage of Houston's population is African-American? | 25% | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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,... |
570a9a214103511400d59868 | What group makes up 6 % of Houston's population? | Asians | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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,... |
570a9a214103511400d59869 | According to the 2000 census, what is the population of Houston? | 1,953,631 | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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,... |
570a9a214103511400d5986a | What was the percentage of whites in 1970? | 62.4% | [
"Houston\n\nAccording 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,... |
570a9c204103511400d5988e | What was Houston's gross domestic product in 2012? | $489 billion | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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... |
570a9c204103511400d5988f | Where in the rankings does Houston's gross domestic product place it compared to other U.S. domestic areas? | fourth-largest | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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... |
570a9c204103511400d59890 | How many other countries have a gross domestic product exceeding Houston's? | 26 | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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... |
570a9c204103511400d59891 | How much did oil and gas exploration and production make up Houston's gross product? | 26.3% | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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... |
570a9c204103511400d59892 | Under what category does oil and gas exploration fall? | mining | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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... |
570a9e836d058f1900183008 | What Houston medical school ranks in the top ten U.S. medical schools? | Baylor College of Medicine | [
"Houston\n\nThe 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 r... |
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