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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Saudi Arabia becomes an oil super power when whose oil production declines?
2. Since when has Ghawar been yielding the bulk of Saudi Arabia's oil supplies?
3. Who insists that Saudi Arabia will continue to be able to meet the demand for oil?
4. Experts estimate that more than what percent of Berri's oil will be unrecovered?
5. When was the Spindletop field discovered?
Short Essay Questions
1. How has oil production changed since Saudi Arabia entered the ranks of top oil producers?
2. Why are the odds of discovering another giant oil field in Saudi Arabia slim?
3. Based on examples from around the world, what does the author conclude about the peak/decline cycle?
4. Why does the amount of oil in Saudi Arabia remain a mystery?
5. What is causing some success at reviving dead zones of Abqaiq?
6. What is SABAIC?
7. What would credible field production data from Saudi Arabia allow?
8. Why does the author believe that Saudi Arabian oil production data has been hidden for over 20 years?
9. What did Dr. Saleri highlight in his 2003 paper that confirms finding oil in Saudi Arabia is challenging?
10. What does the Senate Subcommittee on International Economic Policy's report on Ghawar conclude?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using evidence from the book to support your answer, what indications are given to show that Saudi Arabian oil production is slowing down?
Essay Topic 2
Compare the arguments for and against the supposed decline of oil production in Saudi Arabia. Which arguments are effective; which are not? Use at least three examples from each side of the argument in your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Why are the estimates of oil reserves so inaccurate? What impact does this have on the author's main point? Provide evidence from the book in support of your answer.
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