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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Sanfaniya begin to experience problems with sand mixing with the oil?
(a) Late 1980's.
(b) Never.
(c) Mid 1980's.
(d) Early 1980's.

2. With OPEC's secrecy regarding oil production levels, what is unclear?
(a) Whether Saudi Arabia will stay the number one oil producer.
(b) Whether Saudi Arabia can continue production at high levels.
(c) Whether OPEC countries can produce oil.
(d) Whether OPEC countries are engaged in price inflation.

3. Where was the first significant oil find in the Middle East?
(a) Dubai.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Iran.
(d) Bahrain.

4. In what year did geologists determine that the Arab D Zone has eroded away and been replaced by younger rock?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1998.
(c) 2000.
(d) 2002.

5. How many "huge reserves" are there in Saudi Arabia?
(a) Nine.
(b) Four.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. The science of oil discovery and production is what?

2. How many fields are there, after Ghawar, that produce significant levels of oil in Saudi Arabia?

3. Approximately how much does it cost to dispose of the water generated by oil production?

4. Experts estimate that more than what percent of Berri's oil will be unrecovered?

5. After drilling begins, the estimates are adjusted based on what?

(see the answer key)

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