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

Short Answer Questions

1. From 1940 to 1968, oil exploration in Saudi Arabia is what?

2. Where was the October 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference held?

3. In the early days of oil exploration, natural gas was seen as what?

4. How much unexplored area is there in Saudi Arabia?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the author's conclusion about Russian oil fields? Why are they not a viable replacement for Saudi Arabian oil? What evidence does the author provide to support his position?

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

How did the U.S. lose its position as the number one oil supplier in the world? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

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