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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how much does it cost to dispose of the water generated by oil production?
(a) $40 billion per week.
(b) $40 billion per year.
(c) $40 billion per month.
(d) $40 billion over the life of a well.

2. What job does Matthew Simmons hold?
(a) Investment banker.
(b) Oil speculator.
(c) Federal Reserve Chairman.
(d) Company CEO.

3. Arab D Zone 2B produces approximately how much of the oil output in Saudi Arabia?
(a) 28%.
(b) 55%.
(c) 70%.
(d) 40%.

4. How long did it take for the Saudi Arabian population to quadruple?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 60 years.

5. Where is the Spindletop field located?
(a) Texas.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Saudi Arabia harvest from the oil fields?

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

3. With OPEC's secrecy regarding oil production levels, what is unclear?

4. When does oil production begin in Saudia Arabia?

5. What is one technique used in retrieving oil that can impact the amount of oil eventually recovered?

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