Southeast Region

6.8 An Oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico This video is a description of some of the vessels used in the Gulf of Mexico when digging for oil. Watch the video, read page 94 of your Social Studies Alive textbook, then complete the two tasks shown below. 1. Another name for oil is petroleum. Why do you think that petroleum might be important to Louisiana's economy? Answer in the space below: You Wearing or Using a Petrochemical Product Draw a picture of yourself wearing something made from or using a petrochemical product. Be sure to label your picture.