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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The geologists say that the Arab D Zone has eroded away over what period of time?
(a) Millions of years.
(b) Thousands of years.
(c) Tens of thousands of years.
(d) Hundereds of thousands of years.

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

3. Which U.S. President supported the creation of the State of Israel?
(a) Polk.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Truman.
(d) Kennedy.

4. The author believes that higher oil prices will allow OPEC countries to establish what?
(a) A democracy.
(b) A sustainable infrastructure.
(c) A middle class.
(d) A viable economy.

5. Oil in Saudi Arabia will not last ____________.
(a)
(b) Past the 22nd century.
(c) Forever.
(d) For more than a decade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes it unlikely that the papers presented to the SPE are exaggerations to make the authors look impressive?

2. Socony-Vaccum became which company?

3. In the 1950's natural gas was seen as a useful product for what?

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

5. According to Saudi Arabian officials, how long did it take before they found oil at Yerbin Field?

(see the answer key)

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