Oil Exploration and Industrial Revolution

The video explores the history and development of the oil industry, starting with Jack pumps in Bakersfield and the early oil boom in America. It discusses the evolution of the oil industry, the role of aerial photography in capturing oil fields, and the invention of offshore oil platforms in Baku. The video also highlights the harsh conditions in shipbreaking yards in Bangladesh, drawing parallels to the early industrial revolution.

What was a significant challenge faced during the early oil boom in Bakersfield?

• Scarcity of labor

• High cost of oil extraction

• Inability to stop gushers

• Lack of transportation for oil

What was the price of a barrel of oil during the early days of oil discovery in America?

• 10 cents

• 5 dollars

• 1 dollar

• 50 cents

What was a key factor in the continued production of oil fields over 100 years later?

• Increased demand for oil

• Government subsidies

• Geological migration of oil

• Advanced drilling technology

Why was aerial photography deemed necessary for capturing oil fields and freeways?

• It was a new trend in photography

• Ground photography was too expensive

• Aerial views provided a better perspective

• Ground photography was illegal

Who developed the first offshore oil platform in Baku?

• A Russian engineer

• An American engineer

• A Polish engineer

• A British engineer

What type of oil was found near Baku that made it highly desirable?

• Synthetic oil

• Light sweet crude oil

• Sour crude oil

• Heavy crude oil

What was the primary reason for the abandonment of the early offshore drilling platforms in Baku?

• Depletion of oil reserves

• Technological advancements

• Environmental regulations

• Political instability

What was a major environmental concern in the shipbreaking yards of Chittagong?

• High wages for workers

• Lack of safety equipment

• Pollution from oil spills

• Use of advanced machinery

How did the workers in Chittagong shipbreaking yards handle cutting through steel?

• Using basic torches without goggles

• With advanced laser tools

• With automated machines

• Using water jet cutters

What historical period does the shipbreaking yard in Chittagong resemble?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Middle Ages