Chapter 24 Quiz - Oil in Southwest Asia

Which of these refers to underground oil that has been discovered but not yet used?

• Natural gas

• Oil reserves

• Geothermal energy

• Per capita

The Middle East region is NOT on which one of these continents?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• Australia

When petroleum first comes out of the ground it is known as...

• Natural gas

• Ethanol

• Crude oil

• Nomads

Which of these products is NOT made from oil?

• Paper

• Gasoline

• Plastic

• Asphalt

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Wind

What religion is most commonly practiced in most Mid-Eastern nations?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What is the only Middle Eastern nation where Islam is NOT the main religion practiced?

• Israel

• Iran

• Egypt

• Syria

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• Oil was formed a very long time ago.

• Oil is usually found in pockets deep in the earth.

• Oil is distributed evenly throughout the world.

• Oil is sometimes found beneath the ocean floor.

Which Middle Eastern country has the most oil?

• Iraq

• Syria

• Saudi Arabia

• Yemen

Which answer below BEST describes the purpose of OPEC?

• Nations that work together for world peace.

• Group of nations that work to preserve the environment.

• Group of nations that work together to regulate the sale of oil.

• The professional basketball league in Saudi Arabia.