Texas Oil Industry

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What was Texas mostly known for in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

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What nickname was given to oil due to its value?

• Liquid gold

• Black gold

• Texas tea

• Dark treasure

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What significant event happened on January 10, 1901, in Texas?

• The first cattle drive

• The discovery of oil at Spindletop

• The founding of the first Texas university

• The opening of the first Texas railroad

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How did the discovery of oil affect Texas?

• It turned Texas into a major economic powerhouse

• It led to a decline in agriculture

• It caused a population decrease

• It resulted in the closure of factories

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How is oil formed deep underground?

• From the remains of tiny plants and animals over millions of years.

• From volcanic eruptions.

• From the condensation of water vapor.

• From the crystallization of minerals.

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________ and _________ causes the remains of marine organisms to turn into oil and natural gas?

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Where does oil get trapped after it moves through rocks?

• In open fields.

• Under a layer of rock it couldn’t pass through.

• In the ocean.

• In the atmosphere.

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Where is the Permian Basin located?

• South Texas

• West Texas

• East Texas

• Gulf Coast

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Which area in Texas is known for both oil and natural gas production?

• Permian Basin

• East Texas Oil Field

• Eagle Ford Shale

• Gulf Coast

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What was discovered in the 1930s near Tyler and Longview?

• Permian Basin

• Eagle Ford Shale

• East Texas Oil Field

• Gulf Coast

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What is the purpose of adding drilling fluid during the oil drilling process?

• To store the oil

• To cool the drill bit and stabilize the hole

• To reach the oil

• To build the oil derrick

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What is the main purpose of an oil derrick?

• To store oil

• To refine oil

• To help drill into the ground to reach oil

• To transport oil

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Why were oil derricks especially important in the early days of the oil industry?

• They were used to transport oil

• They made it possible to drill deeper and find larger amounts of oil

• They were used to store oil

• They were decorative structures

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A small hill near Beaumont, Texas is the location of what?

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Who was hired to help drill for oil at Spindletop?

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What happened on January 10, 1901, at Spindletop?

• Oil burst out of the ground with incredible force

• A gold mine was discovered

• A new city was founded

• A major earthquake occurred

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What was the primary effect of the discovery of oil at Spindletop on Texas?

• It led to a decline in farming.

• It made Texas a leading oil producer.

• It caused a decrease in population.

• It resulted in a loss of jobs.

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How did the oil industry impact towns near oil fields in Texas?

• Towns became deserted.

• Towns grew quickly and new businesses opened.

• Towns remained unchanged.

• Towns became less industrialized.

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What was one of the key effects of Spindletop on Texas's economy?

• Decrease in wealth.

• Increase in farming jobs.

• Enormous wealth and reputation as a land of opportunity.

• Decline in industrial development.

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What did Spindletop demonstrate to the world about oil?

• Oil was not important.

• Oil was only useful for farming.

• Oil could lead to the development of modern energy industries.

• Oil was only used in Texas.