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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Saudi Arabia entered the world of oil production, it was __________ to generate.
(a) Easy.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Inexpensive.
(d) Difficult.

2. One of the discoveries made between 2004 and 2006 is known as what type of reserve?
(a) Crude-only.
(b) Natural gas-only.
(c) Oil-only.
(d) Gas-only.

3. Where was the October 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference held?
(a) Maine.
(b) Texas.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Colorado.

4. A SPE paper says that the best approach to steadily increasing water cuts is to choke back what?
(a) A well's drilling depth.
(b) A well's purification efforts.
(c) A well's drilling speed.
(d) A well's rate of production.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During which war did the expansion on the Saudi Arabian oil projects stop?

3. In what year did Abqaiq start operating?

4. The three northern sites of Ghawar represent what total of the field?

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

(see the answer key)

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