Petroleum in the Middle East

What is the most important and valuable natural resource in the Middle East?

• olive oil

• petroleum

• fresh water

• camels

Which 4 items are made from petroleum? CHECK 4

• cars and trucks

• gasoline

• plastics

• rubber tires

• preservatives

Why is the Persian Gulf important for petroleum trade -- check TWO correct answers!

• The Persian Gulf is located near Iran

• There are oil reserves beneath the Persian Gulf

• Saudi Arabia has a coastline on the Persian Gulf

• Oil is transported to the rest of the world by traveling through the Persian Gulf

Where does petroleum come from?

• Petroleum is created in refineries and factories

• Petroleum is found underwater

• Petroleum is deep underground in some locations in the world

• Petroleum is created from pollution

Which countries have large reserves of petroleum? CHECK 3

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• Morocco

• Turkey

• Kuwait

How have oil reserves changed some societies in the Middle East?

• oil reserves have caused new governments to take power

• oil reserves have created wealth for many countries

• oil reserves have helped create fresh water

What are these?

• items made from petroleum

• items made in the Middle East

• items that help preserve oil

What is this?

• an item invented in the Persian Gulf

• an item made from petroleum

• an item invented in the Middle East

What is this?

• an oil well in Saudi Arabia

• an oil well in the Persian Gulf

• an oil refinery

• the city Abu Dhabi