Oil and Gas

In the term "crude oil," what is the bestsynonym for "crude?"

• Unprocessed

• Rough in texture

• Offensive

• Obvious

Which of the following is an example of organic matter?

• A chunk of granite

• A seashell

• Liquid oxygen

• Sand from the ocean floor

In an oil field, subterranean petroleum is extracted by derricks. What does "subterranean" mean?

• Thick

• Refined

• Surface

• Underground

What is the major difference between coal and oil?

• Oil is made from organic matter; coal is not.

• Oil can be burned; coal cannot.

• Oil does not cause pollution; coal does.

• Oil occurs naturally as a liquid; coal is a solid.

Which invention was made possible through the refinement of petroleum?

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How does oil contribute to global warming?

• Greenhouse gases are released when it's burned

• Extracting it brings hot gases to the surface of the earth

• Oil spills cause ocean temperatures to rise

• Burning oil generates lots of heat

"There is a finite supply of oil in the earth." In this sentence, what does "finite" mean?

• Endless

• Limited

• Renewable

• Useful

Which of the following statements is true?

• The United States consumes far more oil than any other country in the world

• The United States produces far more oil than any country in the world

• Oil prices in the United States are higher than in any country in the world

• The largest oil companies in the world are based in the United States

Which of the following might cause gasoline prices to rise?

• The end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere

• The invention of a new, more fuel-efficient type of car

• A large tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico

• A peace treaty between two oil-producing nations

Oil is considered a non-renewable resource. Which of the following is most likely considered a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Plastic

• Diesel Fuel

• Corn