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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take Saudi Arabia to increase production from three million barrels a day to eight million barrels a day?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two and a half years.
(d) Six months.

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

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

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

5. Who secured the first prospecting right in Saudi Arabia?
(a) NOCAL.
(b) USCAL.
(c) SOCAL.
(d) AMCAL.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arab D Zone 2B contains what type of rock?

2. When does the Middle East become associated with oil production?

3. What kind of data surveys are used to help determine where to drill?

4. Since when has Ghawar been yielding the bulk of Saudi Arabia's oil supplies?

5. When did prorating end?

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