Mexico and Canada do not refine their own oil.  In what way do these markets impact Texas' oil industry?  (1 point)

Responses

They harm Texas because it does not have the ability to ship refined oil while other states can.  
They harm Texas because it does not have the ability to ship refined oil while other states can.  

They benefit Texas because unrefined oil is more expensive than refined oil.  
They benefit Texas because unrefined oil is more expensive than refined oil.  

They benefit Texas because it has the ability to ship refined oil while other states cannot.  
They benefit Texas because it has the ability to ship refined oil while other states cannot.  

They harm Texas because unrefined oil is cheaper than refined oil.  
They harm Texas because unrefined oil is cheaper than refined oil.  
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The correct response would be:

They benefit Texas because it has the ability to ship refined oil while other states cannot.

This response highlights how Texas can capitalize on its refining capabilities and supply refined oil to markets like Mexico and Canada, which do not refine their own oil.