The Secrets of Oil: A Comprehensive Quiz

What percentage of a television is made from petroleum-based materials?

• 50%

• 30%

• 90%

• 70%

What is the primary use of petroleum coke?

• Component in making plastics

• Ingredient in pharmaceuticals

• Fuel for furnaces in ironworks

• Lubricant for machinery

How many gallons does a single barrel of crude oil contain?

• 100 gallons

• 42 gallons

• 55 gallons

• 60 gallons

What percentage of a barrel of oil goes to finished gasoline?

• 90%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

What is the main component of asphalt shingles?

• Biomass

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Natural gas

What is the primary function of lubricants?

• To clean machinery parts

• To act as a coolant

• To prevent wear and remove heat

• To increase friction

What is the most widely used alternative motor fuel in the world?

• Electricity

• Hydrogen

• Biodiesel

• Propane

What is the primary raw material for making plastics?

• Coal

• Water

• Natural gas

• Biomass

What year was the last oil refinery built in the United States?

• 1985

• 1974

• 2005

• 1999

What is the process called that cleans used motor oil for reuse?

• Cracking

• Re-refining

• Hydro-treating

• Distillation