6. What is the Ogallala Aquifer? (1 point)
O a form of growing plants in water rather than in soil practiced along the coastal regions
a layer of rock underground from which water can be pumped in several states, including Texas
a natural rock formation where water flows up from underground along the Louisiana border
O a method of raising animals and plants in a freshwater environment in Texas' lakes
A layer of rock underground from which water can be pumped in several states, including Texas.
What is the Ogallala Aquifer?
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A a place where plants are grown in water rather than in soil
B an underground rock formation in Texas that holds water
C a rock formation where water flows up along the Louisiana border
D a freshwater environment where animals and plants are raised
B an underground rock formation in Texas that holds water.
Why is petroleum such a sought-after natural resource? (hint: what can you make with petroleum?)
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A It is a relatively clean burning source of fuel.
B It is more difficult to extract than other fossil fuels.
C It has such a wide variety of important uses.
D It is an extremely rare substance.
E Other:
C It has such a wide variety of important uses.
Why did OPEC issue an oil embargo in 1973?
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A In response to the dropping price of oil caused by their own overproduction.
B In response to the U.S. decision to help Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
C To encourage the U.S. to increase its oil production
D To protect dwindling oil reserves in Arab countries.
B In response to the U.S. decision to help Israel in the Yom Kippur War.
Why is Howard Hughes, Sr., an important figure in Texas history?
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He revolutionized the oil industry by inventing the two-cone rotary drill bit for easier oil-drilling in hard rock.
He revolutionized the farming industry by inventing new plowing methods.
He revolutionized the aviation industry
He was the first Republican governor of Texas.
He revolutionized the oil industry by inventing the two-cone rotary drill bit for easier oil-drilling in hard rock.
Which of the following was NOT a main concern for the Ogallala Aquifer? (hint: 2 are TRUE, but 1 is False. Look for the FALSE statement.)
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rainfall flooding the aquifer
depletion of the aquifer
contamination of the aquifer