Petroleum Quiz

What is petroleum primarily composed of?

• Hydrogen and carbon

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Sulfur and metals

• Water and sand

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar energy

What is the process called when kerogen transforms into hydrocarbons?

• Photosynthesis

• Catagenesis

• Metamorphosis

• Oxidation

Which country is NOT part of the OPEC Reference Basket?

• Canada

• Venezuela

• Saudi Arabia

• Iran

What is the measure of the density of petroleum liquid compared to water?

• Thermal conductivity

• API gravity

• Sulfur content

• Viscosity

What is the term for the total amount of petroleum in a reservoir?

• Proven reserves

• Oil capacity

• Oil reserves

• Oil-in-place

Which drilling method involves drilling vertically to a known source of oil and then veering the drill bit at an angle?

• Exploratory drilling

• Developmental drilling

• Directional drilling

• Horizontal drilling

What is the most prevalent secondary recovery method today?

• Steam injection

• Vacuuming

• Water flooding

• Gas drive

What is the primary use of bitumen extracted from tar sands?

• Fuel for cars

• Asphalt for roads

• Plastic production

• Lubricants

Which country has made it a priority to drastically reduce its dependence on oil by 2020?

• United States

• China

• India

• Sweden