Ch. 20 Vocabulary Quiz

What is Boomtown?

• A community experiencing rapid growth due to economic opportunities.
• A term for urban decay and decline.
• A historical town with no economic activity.
• A type of music festival.

What is Petroleum?

• Petroleum is a type of gas used for cooking and heating.
• Petroleum is a thick liquid found deep in the earth used in natural or refined state as fuel

• Petroleum is a solid mineral found in the earth's crust.
• Petroleum is a renewable energy source derived from plants.

What is Natural Gas?

• Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed inside earth found with oil.

• Natural gas is a renewable energy source derived from solar power.
• Natural gas is a solid mineral used for construction.
• Natural gas is primarily composed of water vapor and carbon dioxide.

What is a Derrick?

• A derrick is a type of tower over an oil well to support drilling equipment.

• A derrick is a type of tool used for gardening.
• A derrick is a type of building used for residential purposes.
• A derrick is a type of vehicle used for transporting goods.

What is a Refinery?

• A refinery is an industrial facility where petroleum is purified and made into other products.

• A refinery is a type of agricultural facility.
• A refinery is a place where raw materials are discarded.
• A refinery is a facility that only produces electricity.

What is a Wildcatter?

• A Wildcatter is a person who sells oil and gas equipment.

• A Wildcatter is a type of bird found in the wild that would surround oil derricks.

• A Wildcatter is a person who drills with wells hoping to find oil in areas not know yet.

• A Wildcatter is an environmentalist focused on renewable energy.

What is a Geologist?

• A geologist is a scientist who studies history of the Earth and its processes.

• A geologist is a historian who studies ancient civilizations.
• A geologist is a type of engineer who designs buildings.
• A geologist is a medical professional who treats earth-related diseases.

What is a Reserve?

• A reserve is a supply of a natural resource that has not been used yet.

• A reserve is a method of cooking food.
• A reserve is a collection of oil derricks in one area.

• A reserve is a type of financial investment.

What is Toxic Waste?

• Toxic waste is a type of food waste that is safe to compost.
• Toxic waste is poisonous by product from chemical production.

• Toxic waste refers to waste that is only harmful to animals, not humans.
• Toxic waste is any waste that is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

What is Petrochemical?

• Petrochemical is a process of extracting minerals from the earth.
• Petrochemical is a natural substance found in plants.
• Petrochemical is a chemical product made from petroleum or natural gas.
• Petrochemical is a type of renewable energy.