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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Saudi Arabian officials, how long did it take before they found oil at Yerbin Field?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 10 years.

2. On March 3, 1938, which well began pumping a significant amount of oil?
(a) Damman 7.
(b) Damman 3.
(c) Damman 4.
(d) Damman 6.

3. With the drop of pressure in key fields, what production is increased in the wells?
(a) Water.
(b) Air.
(c) Gas.
(d) Pollution.

4. How much unexplored area is there in Saudi Arabia?
(a) None.
(b) Some.
(c) A lot.
(d) Very little.

5. The information contained in the SPE papers confirms the uncertainty of Saudi Arabia's what?
(a) Current oil production.
(b) Future oil finds.
(c) Estimated oil reserves.
(d) Efforts to find oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the estimates of Saudi Arabian oil reserves made in the 1970's were accurate, what is about to end?

2. Overproduction and what have contributed to an early decline in production in Russian oil fields?

3. When was Berri discovered?

4. What industry does Matthew Simmons specialize in?

5. How long is Ghawar?

(see the answer key)

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