Should the US ban fracking?

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, when will the U.S. become a net energy exporter?

• By 2020

• By 2025

• By 2030

• By 2040

What is the shale revolution primarily associated with?

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Renewable energy

• Coal mining

• Nuclear power

Which state in the U.S. holds the largest natural gas reserve?

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• California

• Alaska

What is the main technique used in the shale revolution?

• Horizontal drilling

• Vertical drilling

• Offshore drilling

• Deep-sea drilling

What is the estimated amount of dry natural gas in the U.S.?

• 1000 trillion cubic feet

• 2000 trillion cubic feet

• 3000 trillion cubic feet

• 4000 trillion cubic feet

What is the approximate percentage of natural gas produced in the U.S. that comes from the same wells as crude oil?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is the estimated lifespan of the U.S. natural gas reserves?

• 40 years

• 60 years

• 80 years

• 100 years

How much did natural gas production increase from 2007 to 2018?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

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What is the estimated amount of crude oil production in the U.S. per day?

• 5 million barrels

• 7 million barrels

• 10 million barrels

• 12 million barrels

How much did imports of energy decrease in the U.S. due to the shale revolution?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

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