Oil and Reform

A thick, oily substance found deep in the Earth, use as a fuel

• Hot Lava

• Grease

• Petroleum

• Tar Pits

What new form of transportation was introduced with the oil industry expansion in Texas?

• Automobile

• Railroads

• 18 Wheelers

• Horse and Buggy

Tourism had zero impact on the ______ boom.

• oil

• WWII

• WWI

• railroad

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was formed with the intent of

• cutting off the supply of oil to the United States and its allies

• increasing the supply of oil available for use within Middle Eastern countries

• controlling the supply of oil to raise prices

What is the primary purpose of oil refineries?

• To extract oil from the ground

• To convert crude oil into usable products

• To store crude oil

• To transport oil across countries

Which country is the largest producer of oil in the world as of 2023?

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

• Russia

• China

What is a common environmental concern associated with oil drilling?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

Which of the following is a major oil-exporting country in Africa?

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• South Africa

• Kenya

What is the main goal of economic reforms in oil-rich countries?

• To increase oil production

• To diversify the economy

• To reduce oil prices

• To nationalize oil companies

Which organization is known for regulating oil prices globally?

• NATO

• OPEC

• UNESCO

• WTO