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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Saudi Arabia establish the Master Gas System?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1972.

2. How has modern technology helped in predicting what oil reserves are present?
(a) It has held estimates be closer to fact.
(b) It has enabled oil to be counted exactly.
(c) It hasn't.
(d) It has developed means to find oil through satellites.

3. Between 2004 and 2006, how many oil discoveries were made?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Nine.

4. Where is Matthew Simmons from?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Texas.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

5. When was Yerbin field discovered?
(a) 2002.
(b) 2001.
(c) 2000.
(d) 2003.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does oil exploration begin in Saudi Arabia?

2. In the late 1970's, the U.S. estimated the total proven amount of reserves in Saudi Arabia to be what?

3. Without any significant new discoveries, Saudi Arabia will lose what percentage of its oil production when Ghawar closes down?

4. Who secured the first prospecting right in Saudi Arabia?

5. How long is Ghawar?

(see the answer key)

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