Petroleum and Natural Gas Flashcard

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Petroleum and natural gas are:

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all three (fossil fuels, nonrenewables, hydrocarbons)

Front

Which energy source meets more total energy demand than any other in the United States?

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petroleum

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Petroleum and natural gas are usually found in which type(s) of rock formations?

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sedimentary

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Which sector of the economy uses the highest percentage of petroleum products?

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transportation

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Geologists using advanced technologies to explore for oil are successful what percentage of the time?

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80 percent

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What percentage of oil does the U.S. import from other countries?

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40-50 percent

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How much U.S. oil production comes from offshore wells?

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40-60 percent

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Crude oil must be processed before it can be used.

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True

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Most crude oil is processed into diesel fuel for trucks, boats, trains, and other heavy vehicles.

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True

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Crude oil must be processed before it is usable by consumers.

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True