WorksheetsTexas Oil & Gas Industry
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
