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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The information contained in the SPE papers confirms the uncertainty of Saudi Arabia's what?
(a) Estimated oil reserves.
(b) Current oil production.
(c) Efforts to find oil.
(d) Future oil finds.

2. According to Saudi Arabian officials, how long did it take before they found oil at Yerbin Field?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 9 years.

3. In most countries, oil is an abundant and _______ fuel.
(a) Reliable.
(b) Inexpensive.
(c) Productive.
(d) Cost-effective.

4. When was Hawtah Trend discovered?
(a) 2001.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1992.

5. Development of oil in Shaybah is what?
(a) Technologically dependent and expensive.
(b) Inexpensive but labor intensive.
(c) A sure thing.
(d) Complex and risky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe will not solve the problem of moving people and goods around the world when the oil supply decreases?

2. When can the true recoverability figures of an oil reserve be discovered?

3. The Master Gas System used the natural gas to fuel what industry?

4. What will Saudi Arabia face if the oil production declines?

5. What evidence is there to support Saudi Arabia's claim that there is enough oil in their fields to last forever?

(see the answer key)

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