Effects of the Oil Industry on the Texas Economy • Oil is used as fuel for machinery in factories and for various forms of shipping. • Increased number of manufacturing jobs in cities leads to widespread urbanization. • __________________________________________________________________ Which of the following is an effect that could be included in the chart provided? Responses: Railroad and oil industries set shipping prices for raw materials. Railroad and oil industries set shipping prices for raw materials. Many pipelines are built in Texas to safely transport oil from oilfields to refineries. Many pipelines are built in Texas to safely transport oil from oilfields to refineries. Focus increases on agricultural production and trading of livestock. Focus increases on agricultural production and trading of livestock. A refinery is built for each oilfield producing at least 200 barrels daily.

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Many pipelines are built in Texas to safely transport oil from oilfields to refineries.

This effect aligns with the points mentioned about the oil industry's impact on the Texas economy, as it highlights infrastructure development directly related to the oil sector, which facilitates the movement of oil and enhances economic activity.