Texas Natural Resources and Geography

The video discusses Texas's natural resources, focusing on water, soil, energy, and minerals. It highlights the importance of water resources like the Gulf of Mexico and aquifers, emphasizing pollution prevention and conservation. The role of soil in agriculture and the significance of energy resources, including oil and gas, are covered. The video concludes with a look at mineral resources and their economic impact.

Which of the following is a major concern for Texas's water resources?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Pollution

• Overfishing

What is unique about the rivers in Texas?

• They are known as 'wrong way rivers'

• They are the longest in the US

• They are all natural

• They flow from wet to dry areas

How many natural lakes are there in Texas?

• None

• Three

• Two

• One

What is an aquifer?

• A type of river

• An underground water source

• A man-made lake

• A type of soil

Which aquifer is located in a dry region of Texas and requires conservation efforts?

• Gulf Coast Aquifer

• Ogallala Aquifer

• Edwards Aquifer

• San Antonio Aquifer

What is the economic impact of Texas's soil?

• $10 billion annually

• $40 billion annually

• $30 billion annually

• $20 billion annually

Which energy resource is Texas most known for?

• Sand

• Salt

• Oil and Gas

• Coal

What percentage of US oil production comes from Texas?

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

Where is the major salt resource located in Texas?

• Near San Antonio

• Near Austin

• Near Dallas

• Near Houston

Which of the following is NOT a building stone found in Texas?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Gypsum

• Marble