Question
In which of these ways was petroleum not used when the petroleum industry first came to the Indian Territory in the late 1800s?
A.
to burn as a light source
B.
to lubricate axles and wheels
C.
to power steam engines
D.
to create medicinal products
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
A.
to burn as a light source
B.
to lubricate axles and wheels
C.
to power steam engines
D.
to create medicinal products
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is **C. to power steam engines**.
In the late 1800s, petroleum was primarily used for lighting, lubrication, and various medicinal purposes, but steam engines were typically powered by coal rather than petroleum.
In the late 1800s, petroleum was primarily used for lighting, lubrication, and various medicinal purposes, but steam engines were typically powered by coal rather than petroleum.