Texas Oil & Gas Industry

What discovery helped develop the oil industry in Texas?

• The discovery of salt as a fuel source in Beaumont.

• The discovery of oil in caves near North Central Texas.

• The discovery of a gusher at Spindletop.

What was the most likely reason oil was called "black gold?"

• because of its color and value

• because of its shininess

• because of its location

Which answer choice is NOT one of the ways Texas was changed in the early 1900's?

• land prices went up in value and new business were created

• cotton continued to be the most lucrative industry

• urbanization and increased population

Why did people begin to find new uses for oil?

• they were bored and needed something to do

• there was an abundance of oil and it was cheap

• they were afraid other people would use it all

Which is NOT a benefit from the use of oil?

• Railroads and ships began to use oil instead of coal for energy.

• More people began to drive cars that ran on gasoline, an oil product.

• Farmers began to use tractors instead of horses to plant and harvest more land.

• Reporters started to use oil products instead of ink for their typewriters.

Which is NOT a product made from oil?

• lip balm

• plastic

• cardboard

• medicines

What other industries were created due to oil?

• agriculture

• gas

• tourism

Which of the following is NOT true about the formation of natural gas?

• It forms at the surface of the Earth.

• It comes from the remains of plants and animals.

• It formed million of years ago?

• Heat and pressure changed the remains into gas.

Which is NOT a use of natural gas?

• to heat furnaces and water heaters

• to fuel a stove

• to produce products such as glass and paper

• to get rid of trash

What were some of the results of discovering natural gas?

• It contributed to the urbanization of Texas and led to the production of other products used in the U.S. and around the world.

• It led to a decline in job opportunities and the population of Texas.

• It caused several communities in Texas to move.