Oil Industry

When did the discovery at Spindletop in Texas occur?

• 1876
  

• 1901
  

• 1925
  

• 1950

The discovery of oil in Texas led to the development of boomtowns in which of the following areas?

• West Texas

• East Texas

• South Texas
  

• North Texas

What effect did the discovery of oil have on automobile companies?

• Reduced fuel prices
  

• Decreased production
  

• Increased competition
  

• Shift to electric vehicles

In which decade did the second oil boom occur due to a rise in world oil prices and new technology?

• 1980

• 1950

• 1960

• 1970

How did the oil industry impact the global economy in the 20th century?

• It led to a decrease in global trade
  

• It caused a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions
  

• It played a crucial role in industrialization and economic growth
  

• It had no significant impact

What was a major environmental consequence of oil drilling activities?

• Improved air quality
  

• Increased biodiversity
  

• Reduction in water pollution
  

• Oil spills and habitat destruction

Which two cities had a large urban industry?

• Houston and Dallas

• San Antonio and Austin

• San Angelo and Tyler

• Paris and Waco

What is the primary method used for extracting oil in Texas?

• Fracking

• Offshore drilling

• Coal mining

• Solar farms

What is a common method for reducing the environmental impact of oil drilling?

• Increasing the number of drilling sites
  

• Using more water in the drilling process
  

• Implementing stricter regulations and cleaner technologies
  

• Expanding urban areas near drilling sites

How has the use of fracking changed the oil industry?

• It has decreased oil production
  

• It has made oil drilling more expensive
  

• It has led to a decrease in oil prices
  

• It has significantly increased oil and gas production