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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before drilling begins, a field's production rate and ________ ______ are calculated.
(a) Depreciation curve.
(b) Depletion curve.
(c) Declining curve.
(d) Devolution curve.

2. Where was the first significant oil find in the Middle East?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Iran.
(c) Bahrain.
(d) Dubai.

3. Since when has Ghawar been yielding the bulk of Saudi Arabia's oil supplies?
(a) 1971.
(b) 1961.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1981.

4. The oil production in southern Ghawar is what?
(a) Inexpensive and limited.
(b) Expensive and extensive.
(c) Inexpensive and extensive.
(d) Expensive and limited.

5. In 2005, the world's demand for oil exceeds what?
(a) 70 million barrels a day.
(b) 75 million barrels a day.
(c) 86 million barrels a day.
(d) 80 million barrels a day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of zones are found in all three of the super-giant reservoirs in Saudi Arabia?

2. Who insists that Saudi Arabia will continue to be able to meet the demand for oil?

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

4. What word characterizes the gas initiative in Saudi Arabia?

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

(see the answer key)

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