Question

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

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

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

O They harm Texas because unrefined oil is cheaper than refined oil.

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

C

Answer 1

They benefit Texas — Texas refineries buy crude from Mexico and Canada, refine it into higher‑value products, and ship those refined products. (That corresponds to the first choice.)