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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Abdullah Jumah was asked to allow outside auditors in to verify the field production data, what was his response?

2. One of the discoveries made between 2004 and 2006 is known as what type of reserve?

3. What kind of crisis will occur if Saudi Arabian oil production declines sharply?

4. In what year did geologists determine that the Arab D Zone has eroded away and been replaced by younger rock?

5. Why is the most accurate way to determine the true potential of a reserve rarely done?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is secondary recovery? Why is it important? How does it affect the supply of Saudi Arabian oil? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how U.S. foreign policy has affected American oil supplies.

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