Texas Gold!

Why do you think oil is called “black gold”?

• Because of its benefits for the environment.

• Because it is used to make jewelry.

• Because of its high value and importance to the economy.

• Because it is black in color.

What kind of landform was Spindletop?

• Volcanic island
• Plateau
• Mountain range
• Salt dome

What is done at an oil refinery?

• Oil is converted into natural gas.
• Petroleum products are exported directly.
• Oil is processed and cleaned to make fuel.

• Crude oil is stored in tanks.

After oil was discovered at Spindletop, what types of jobs could workers find in Beaumont?

• Careers in technology and software development
• Positions in retail and hospitality
• Jobs in agriculture and farming
• Jobs in drilling, refining, transportation, and support services in the oil industry.

What is gushing out of the Lucas Gusher at Spindletop?

• Coal
• Natural gas
• Oil
• Water