Question

question 4

what is significant about the anadarko basin, as found on the map above?

grasslands were destroyed to develop huge wheat farms.
it holds vast reserves of iron and coal used for modern industry.
its oil and gas discoveries brought economic growth to the state.
native american reservations are located here because of the climate.

Explanation:

Analyze the map and question

The map displays major geological basins and shale plays in and around Oklahoma and neighboring states, including the Forest City Basin, Anadarko Basin, Palo Duro Basin, Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Barnett Shale, and Haynesville Shale. These formations are famous for fossil fuel extraction (oil and natural gas). The question asks for the significance of the Anadarko Basin based on the map.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "Grasslands were destroyed to develop huge wheat farms." This refers to agricultural history (like the Dust Bowl or wheat farming), which is not represented by these geological basin outlines.
• Option 2: "It holds vast reserves of iron and coal used for modern industry." The Anadarko Basin is primarily known for oil and natural gas, not iron ore.
• Option 3: "Its oil and gas discoveries brought economic growth to the state." The Anadarko Basin is one of the most prolific natural gas and oil producing regions in North America, which historically fueled Oklahoma's economy.
• Option 4: "Native American reservations are located here because of the climate." While Oklahoma has a rich Native American history, these geological basin boundaries do not define reservation locations based on climate.

Select the correct option

The shaded regions represent major oil and gas basins/shales. Therefore, the significance of the Anadarko Basin shown on this energy resource map is its oil and gas discoveries that brought economic growth to the state.

Answer:

• Grasslands were destroyed to develop huge wheat farms.
• It holds vast reserves of iron and coal used for modern industry.
• Its oil and gas discoveries brought economic growth to the state. (Correct answer)
• Native American reservations are located here because of the climate.