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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who developed Parallel Oil, Water, and Gas Reservoir Stimulator?
(a) The United States.
(b) Saudi Arabia.
(c) Bahrain.
(d) China.

2. Who insists that Saudi Arabia will continue to be able to meet the demand for oil?
(a) Economic researchers.
(b) Saudia Arabian government.
(c) The United States.
(d) OPEC.

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

4. Water is a natural part of the ________ process in oil fields.
(a) Environmental.
(b) Development.
(c) Recovery.
(d) Decline.

5. When did prorating end?
(a) 1960's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1970's.
(d) 1980's.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Saudi Arabia becomes an oil super power when whose oil production declines?

4. Which U.S. President supported the creation of the State of Israel?

5. When does oil exploration begin in Saudi Arabia?

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