Science, technology, and society

7.19(D)

Discoveries, Inventions, and Texas Resources

Evaluate the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the use of resources such as fossil fuels, water, and land.

Part of The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on the political, economic, and social development of Texas

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Intro

Discoveries, Tools, and Resources

Texans have long used science and technology to find and use fossil fuels, water, and land. A technological innovation is a new tool or method, like a drill. A scientific discovery is new knowledge, like knowing where oil collects. Evaluating a change means weighing its benefits against its costs.