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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does oil exploration begin in Saudi Arabia?
(a) 1910's.
(b) 1900's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1930's.

2. Some people suggest that exploration for oil in Saudi Arabia has been less than successful in recent years because of what?
(a) Lack of skilled engineers.
(b) Lack of effort.
(c) Lack of data.
(d) Lack of oil.

3. Why does Saudi Arabia try to limit oil production?
(a) To limit the number of Americans in the country.
(b) To keep oil prices high.
(c) To prevent damages from overproduction.
(d) To keep national control over the oil fields.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the partnership called, that is formed to fund drilling and production in Saudi Arabia?

2. How much unexplored area is there in Saudi Arabia?

3. Water became a commonly used primary technique in what area first?

4. Water produced by oil drilling is approximately how much larger than the amount of oil produced?

5. Sanfaniya is located where?

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