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How to navigate Houston
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  • 1. What major freeway runs east-west through the heart of Houston?
A) Loop 610
B) US-59 (Eastex Freeway/Southwest Freeway)
C) I-10 (Katy Freeway/Baytown East Freeway)
D) I-45
  • 2. Which freeway is known as the 'Eastex Freeway'?
A) I-45 North
B) I-69
C) Beltway 8
D) US-59 North
  • 3. What is the name of Houston's circular freeway loop?
A) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
B) Loop 610
C) Hardy Toll Road
D) Beltway 8
  • 4. Which major airport serves Houston?
A) Hobby Lobby Airport
B) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
C) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
D) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • 5. What is the name of the smaller airport closer to downtown Houston?
A) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
B) Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)
C) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
D) Ellington Field (EFD)
  • 6. Which direction does the 'West Loop' of Loop 610 run?
A) Southeast-Northwest
B) Northeast-Southwest
C) East-West
D) North-South
  • 7. What is the name of the toll road that runs along the western edge of Houston?
A) Grand Parkway (Highway 99)
B) Westpark Tollway
C) Hardy Toll Road
D) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
  • 8. Which major league sports team plays at Minute Maid Park?
A) Houston Astros
B) Houston Texans
C) Houston Dynamo
D) Houston Rockets
  • 9. The Medical Center is primarily located near which freeway?
A) I-45
B) I-10
C) Highway 288
D) US-59
  • 10. Which area is known for its vibrant nightlife and restaurants?
A) Katy
B) The Woodlands
C) Midtown
D) Clear Lake
  • 11. Which major highway connects Houston to Galveston Island?
A) Highway 6
B) US-59 South
C) I-10 East
D) I-45 South
  • 12. What is the main bus and rail service in Houston called?
A) City Transport
B) The Bus
C) Houston Transit Authority
D) METRO
  • 13. What is the name of the light rail line that runs through downtown Houston?
A) METRORail
B) METRO Busway
C) Downtown Connector
D) Houston Rail
  • 14. Which area is known for its upscale shopping and dining?
A) East End
B) Alief
C) The Galleria/Uptown
D) Third Ward
  • 15. What is the name of the major park located near the Museum District?
A) Memorial Park
B) Discovery Green
C) Buffalo Bayou Park
D) Hermann Park
  • 16. Which toll road primarily runs north from Houston?
A) Fort Bend Parkway
B) Hardy Toll Road
C) Westpark Tollway
D) Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8)
  • 17. Where is NASA's Johnson Space Center located near Houston?
A) The Woodlands
B) Katy
C) Clear Lake
D) Downtown
  • 18. What is the primary direction of traffic flow on Loop 610 during morning rush hour?
A) Counter-clockwise
B) Clockwise
C) Eastbound
D) Westbound
  • 19. Which major museum is located in the Museum District?
A) Space Center Houston
B) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
C) San Jacinto Museum of History
D) Kemah Boardwalk
  • 20. What is the approximate driving time from downtown Houston to Galveston (without traffic)?
A) Approximately 30 minutes
B) Approximately 2 hours
C) Approximately 1 hour
D) Approximately 3 hours
  • 21. Which major highway is known for its traffic congestion during peak hours?
A) Highway 6
B) Westheimer Road
C) I-45
D) Shepherd Drive
  • 22. Which area is known for its large Vietnamese population and numerous restaurants?
A) Katy
B) Alief
C) Montrose
D) River Oaks
  • 23. Which body of water borders Houston to the southeast?
A) Lake Houston
B) Galveston Bay
C) Brazos River
D) Trinity River
  • 24. Which freeway connects Houston to Austin?
A) US-290 West
B) I-10 West
C) US-59 South
D) I-45 North
  • 25. What is a common nickname for Houston?
A) The Windy City
B) The Big Apple
C) H-Town
D) The City of Angels
  • 26. What is the general direction of the numbered streets (e.g. 1st street, 2nd street) in downtown Houston from the City Hall?
A) East
B) South
C) West
D) North
  • 27. Which major sporting event comes to Houston in 2024?
A) The Super Bowl
B) College Football Playoff National Championship
C) The Olympics
D) The World Series
  • 28. What is the name of the large ship channel that runs near Houston?
A) Houston Ship Channel
B) Buffalo Bayou
C) Trinity River
D) San Jacinto River
  • 29. Which is the best way to receive up-to-date traffic information while driving in Houston?
A) Local News Paper
B) CB Radio
C) Carrier Pigeon
D) Navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps
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