The Age of Oil Vocab

What is a "Boomtown"?

• A town with a stable population and economy

• A town that experiences a sudden increase in population and economic activity

• A deserted town with no economic activity

• A town known for its historical significance

What is "Kerosene" commonly used for?

• Building materials

• Cooking utensils

• Heating, lighting, and as a fuel for jet engines

• Textile production

Who are "Wildcatters"?

• People who sell oil products

• Companies that refine oil

• Individuals or companies that explore for oil in new areas

• Scientists studying oil composition

What does "Black Gold" refer to?

• A type of jewelry

• A rare mineral

• Oil, highlighting its value and importance in the economy

• A type of coal

What is the "Boom and Bust Cycle"?

• A cycle of continuous economic growth

• A cycle of economic decline only

• An economic pattern of rapid growth followed by a decline

• A cycle of stable economic activity

What is the name of the tall framework used for drilling oil?

• Derrick

• Tower

• Spire

• Crane

What is the modern method of getting oil from rocks called?

• Drilling

• Fracking

• Mining

• Pumping

What are products made from oil, like plastics and fertilizers, called?

• Petrochemicals

• Biochemicals

• Geochemicals

• Hydrochemicals

A "Boomer" is-

• A person who profits from the rapid economic growth in a Boomtown.

• A person from an older generation who is out of touch with modern society.

• A town that experiences a sudden increase in population and economic activity.

• Individual who looks for oil in new areas.

Petroleum that comes naturally from the ground before it is refined is called-

• Fracking

• Derrick

• Crude

• "Black Gold"